Search for ‘large cat’ suspended in Calhoun County, residents still encouraged to be vigilant

CALHOUN COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - Calhoun County officials were warning people to be cautious after getting reports of large cat sightings in Sandy Run.

As of 4 p.m. the search was suspended by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies say no evidence has been discovered to confirm the presence of a large cat.

Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant, use caution, and call 911 immediately if encountered with an animal.

The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office said that the sightings happened in the 400 block of Valley Ridge Road.

Deputies from Calhoun and Lexington counties, as well as DNR were on-scene trying to locate an animal.

Animal Services says they have no proof of an animal matching the description in the area.

Two people called WIS with sightings.

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