N.L. town warns residents of possible panther sighting roaming roads nearby

DEER LAKE, N.L. — A small community on Newfoundland’s west coast is warning residents to be on the lookout for a possible panther roaming near the town.

The Town of Deer Lake posted a notice on its Facebook page that says two women spotted the large black cat while walking on Glide Brook Road last Sunday.

It described the animal as having rounded ears, a “muscular cat body” and a very long, thick rope-like black curled tail.

The town’s post claims it wasn’t the women’s first encounter.