A wild animal is on the prowl in the streets of Washington, D.C. Also a bobcat escaped its enclosure at the National Zoo.
Officials found that Ollie, a 7-year-old, 25-pound bobcat who was born in the wild, was missing after a morning headcount. The zoo is hoping to lure the cat back to the warmth and snacks of her exhibit, but they note the surrounding area is “a very survivable habitat,” so she might elect not to. “I’d be lying to you if I said that we’re definitely going to get her back,” a curator said at a press conference.
She might also have other plans for her Ferris Bueller’s Day Off exploration, at least if the peanut gallery on Twitter is any indication.
“On a snowy Monday morning in the nation’s capital, Ollie the bobcat apparently just needed some space.” https://t.co/iK8cbqnlJg
— Alexandra Petri (@petridishes) January 30, 2017
A handful of users seem convinced she is on the hunt for President Donald Trump, despite her inability to read the flurry of controversial headlines coming out of the nation’s capital.
Ollie the bobcat escapes from National Zoo. When asked why she did it, she pulls out a #PussyGrabsBack sign and pink hat.
— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) January 30, 2017
Ollie, this is your moment. You know what to do. https://t.co/eJWf5wNqqI
— Sara Schaefer (@saraschaefer1) January 30, 2017
https://twitter.com/Bro_Pair/status/826184512220565507
Meanwhile, the @MissingDCBobcat Twitter account has already sprung up, issuing additional theories about Ollie’s whereabouts, most predictably political and all 100 percent sassy. As of press time, the account has picked up 85 followers.
Have you seen me? #MissingDCBobcat #DCBobcat pic.twitter.com/kk0YqxvhNw
— MissingDCBobcat (@MissingDCBobcat) January 30, 2017
YOUR HUMAN WALLS CAN’T CONTAIN ME #MissingDCBobcat pic.twitter.com/ttmuOruTQs
— MissingDCBobcat (@MissingDCBobcat) January 30, 2017
Excited to announce I will be serving as the interim Attorney General #MissingDCBobcat pic.twitter.com/02XVrVz8Vp
— MissingDCBobcat (@MissingDCBobcat) January 31, 2017
Expect red line delays, I’m on the metro #MissingDCBobcat pic.twitter.com/rJ4QaK1DaY
— MissingDCBobcat (@MissingDCBobcat) January 30, 2017
You can’t find meeeeee 😼 https://t.co/gG21jwHh85
— MissingDCBobcat (@MissingDCBobcat) January 31, 2017
“Standoffish” is what men call women who don’t take kindly to being told to “smile more” https://t.co/gQbAp14PTL
— MissingDCBobcat (@MissingDCBobcat) January 31, 2017
https://twitter.com/realbradadkins/status/826476933982543872
https://twitter.com/auhme82/status/826482118599593984
Separately, the @OllieBobcat account is reportedly looking for pizza suggestions in the D.C. area.
You tell me, man. I’ve only been on the outside for a day! Haven’t found the good stuff yet. https://t.co/EFGTcDa0El
— Ollie the Bobcat (@OllieBobcat) January 31, 2017
Wherever you are, Ollie, we’re glad you’re keeping a pawsitive cattitude.
Update 11:37am CT, Feb. 1: The National Zoo called off its search for Ollie. Ollie is free.
The zoo is suspending its bobcat search, which means there’s a missing bobcat in D.C. and nobody’s looking for it https://t.co/nakEIBo8w7
— “Mark Berman” (@markberman) February 1, 2017
