Crime & Safety
Escaped Serval Spotted In Rural Grundy County, Residents Warned Not To Approach
Grundy County Animal Control is trying to trap a serval, a wild cat native to Africa, after multiple sightings near Gardner.
GRUNDY COUNTY, IL — Animal control officers are trying to capture a serval that has been spotted multiple times in Grundy County.
On Friday, officials with Grundy County Animal Control said the serval was spotted in rural Gardner. Officials contacted the animal's owner and are working to trap the animal.
Authorities did not say how or when it got loose.
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Residents who encounter the serval should not approach it.
A serval is a wild cat native to Africa, recognizable by its long legs, large ears and spotted coat. The slender cats are considerably larger than typical house cats and are known for their ability to leap high into the air while hunting.
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Anyone who spots the animal is asked to text its location to Grundy County Animal Control at 815-351-8495.
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