The Department of Public Safety has confirmed sightings of an adult bobcat and cubs in the wooded areas behind the site of the new track. Bobcat sightings are not uncommon on campus. If you are near wooded areas or the river, please be aware of your surroundings. If you see the animals, do not approach them under any circumstances.
We have notified the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. If you see the bobcats and have concerns, please call the Public Safety line at 860.768.7985 or 860.768.7777 for an emergency. You can also Report a Tip in the LiveSafe app.
To learn more about bobcats in Connecticut, click below.