Marshall County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama, and is included in the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. According to the FWC report, Turner spent $150 on the "full-contact" experience with the black leopard. Harmes says he was walking his dog around Greenbriar Cove behind his home near Morgan City when he heard something behind him and turned to see a black panther. Harmes says he will undergo a series of rabies shots because of the attack. The owner of the enclosure was identified by Local 10 as Michael Poggi, who had a license to own the animal and describes himself as running a sanctuary for endangered animals on his Facebook page. This one is amazing. An Alabama man was walking his dog near his home and was attacked by a panther. Black Panther Caught On Video 3.6 Megs Here is another video someone sent me that was taken in Alabama, about 25 miles South of Selma. In addition to the presidential race, there are many other races and key issues on Alabama ballots. A Gray Media Group, Inc. Station - © 2002-2020 Gray Television, Inc. From the mid-30s this morning to the upper 70s this weekend! A U.S. Department of Agriculture report issued several months after the incident suggested the zookeeper had not followed safety protocols, the Associated Press reported. He reports the attack took place on Wednesday. "It's funny at the same time," said Brennon Baker. I'm having a hard time figuring how two such different accounts could be circulating regarding what type of cat was involved in this incident. But is this story true? Ala. man recovering from panther attack Associated Press - December 4, 2010 1:54 PM ET UNION GROVE, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama man says he's recovering after being attacked by a panther near his Marshall County home. 445 Dexter AvenueSuite 7000Montgomery, AL 36104(334) 288-1212. In fact, someone sent a photo to our newsroom. In spite of all the chatter and stories floating around, there is one problem. The second issue with sightings of black panthers in Alabama is, not only are they not black, but they are not extant, according to ADCNR. An illustrative example of a black leopard. Copyright 2018 WSFA 12 News. The Associated Press, WHNT, WSFA, WKRG, and other media reported on the afternoon of Saturday, December 04, 2010, that Frank Harmes was recovering after being attacked by a panther near his Marshall County home, Alabama. By now many of you may have heard that an Alabama man was attacked by a black panther in rural Marshall County. Chief Barbour says regardless of what residents may have seen, he urges everyone to be cautious and not to get close. But he was pounced on by the animal within minutes of stepping into the enclosure. Marshall County is a dry county, with the exception of three cities within the county, Albertville, Arab, and Guntersville. The animal was not euthanized following the attack but died a year later due to unrelated circumstances. It is not the first time a human has been attacked by a big cat in the state. Harmes lives off of Royster Drive near Morgan City. So what is it these folks who called could've seen? Stacey Konwiser, 38, died in April 2016 following an attack by a Malayan tiger at the Palm Beach zoo, where she worked as head keeper, The Guardian reported at the time. A man was savagely mauled by a leopard in an enclosure after paying to have a close encounter with the predator that included being able to "play with it, rub its belly and take pictures.". If true, this would be a monumental story in wildlife circles. To continue reading login or create an account. The Truth About Black Panthers and Bears in Alabama Black bears like this one in southwest Alabama are being researched by biologists to determine population and movement, among other factors. "It's funny at the same time, but I also believe it might be a missighting as well," said Baker. Dwight Turner, 50, was attacked by the animal during the encounter in the backyard of a home in Davie, Florida, on August 31. News Animals Black Panther Attack A man was savagely mauled by a leopard in an enclosure after paying to have a close encounter with the predator that included being able to … A Florida man was recently savaged by a black cat after paying to have a close encounter with the animal. There have never been any documented cases of a black panther in Alabama and no compelling evidence such an animal ever existed in the world. There have never been any documented cases of a black panther in Alabama and no compelling evidence such an animal ever existed in the world. As you all know, wildlife officials flatly deny the existence of any sort of native melanistic big cats. In 2016, a Florida zookeeper who was known as the 'tiger whisperer' was mauled to death by one of the animals. Alabama Man Attacked By Black Panther The Associated Press, WHNT, WSFA, WKRG, and other media reported on the afternoon of Saturday, December 04, 2010, that Frank Harmes was recovering after being attacked by a panther near his Marshall County home, Alabama. Panther - Addendum The more I look at this the more something just doesn't feel right. See why nearly a quarter of a million subscribers begin their day with the Starting 5. Where did the claim of a black panther come from? "A house cat, a black lab retriever, I don't know," Sykes said. You have 4 free articles remaining this month, Sign-up to our daily newsletter for more articles like this + access to 5 extra articles. Its county seat is Guntersville. In conversations on his page, Poggi also says he charges an hourly rate for encounters with exotic animals. Its name is in honor of John Marshall, famous Chief Justice of the United States. Whatever is lurking in the woods is probably something other than a big cat with a long tail. "They seem legit. He joined the WSFA 12 family in November of 1995 as Assignment Editor. "There has never been a documented case of a black panther," said Head of Alabama Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Chuck Sykes. Residents of the area near near Union Grove have reported seeing the melanistic mystery cats in the past, saying they sometimes come out looking for food. However, the owner was charged with a misdemeanor for keeping wildlife in an unsafe condition and for allowing full contact with a dangerous animal. Alabama Man Attacked By (Black?) He says he stabbed the animal twice with a knife and it ran away. "Both people and animals are put in harm's way when the public comes into direct contact with captive wild animals," he added. The victim told Local 10 News that he had needed to undergo multiple surgeries following the incident, while a report from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) cited by the outlet said Turner's scalp was "hanging from his head and his right ear was torn in half" as a result of the attack. Not only did we here at WSFA receive an inquiry about the panther, but so did the Dadeville Police Department. He got some claws to the leg, but he and his dog walked away after some under-pressure knifework. Harmes says he moved to try to scare the panther away, but instead it attacked, ripped his pants, and clawed his leg. Frank Harmes says he was walking his dog in a cove behind his home near Morgan City when he heard something behind him and turned to see a black panther. The practices of the small zoo were criticized by the Animal Rights Foundation of Florida, which told The Sun Sentinel that such animal interactions were dangerous for both the people paying for them and the animals themselves. One of the sightings in the county has been around the Lake Martin Area Resort off Bama Park Road. Bryan Henry is a reporter Monday through Friday for WSFA 12 News. All rights reserved. Marshall County is home to numerous outdoor recreation areas including Lake Guntersville State Park, Cathedral Caverns State Park, and Buck’s Pocket State Park. "It is far too common for small zoos and quasi-sanctuaries in Florida to sell photo ops, play sessions or other 'interactions' with exotic animals," the foundation's campaigns coordinator Nick Atwood told the Sentinel. As for the photo sent to us, it's a handsome shot of a melanistic leopard, shiny and black, perhaps a resident of a zoo somewhere but no panther. As of 2000 the population was 82,231. Since there is no law against killing a black panther, state wildlife officials encourage anyone to take him out.. if you can find him. July 6, 2014 The last confirmed mountain lion in Alabama was killed around 1948 in St. Clair County. After a two-year stint on the desk, Bryan accepted an offer to resume his reporting career with WSFA 12 News. May 1, 2018 at 5:00 PM CDT - Updated August 14 at 1:15 AM, Montgomery Regional Airport Air Traffic Map. DADEVILLE, AL (WSFA) - There's quite a bit of chatter going on in Tallapoosa County about black panther sightings. Dadeville Police Chief David Barbour has taken a few calls in recent weeks about a black panther prowling around in his neck of the woods. Harmes says he … I've seen a few Facebook posts as well," said Chief Barbour.
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