Video shows bobcat take casual stroll around Naples, Florida pool as man lounges nearby
A Naples man was in for quite a surprise recently as he lounged poolside at a local condo complex.
A bobcat slowly meandered around the pool area and within feet of Kevin Mario, who was seated in a lounge chair, and eventually wandered off.
According to NBC2, the wildlife encounter happened May 7 at Vista Pointe in the Vineyards community.
Mario said the animal appeared "very hungry and tired."
Bobcats are abundant in Florida but not often seen, making this rare encounter even more special.
How big does a bobcat get?
Bobcats can get to be about twice the size of a domestic cat, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Their weight tops out at a little over 30 pounds.
Bobcats have pointed ears with short black tufts and a short tail that is "bobbed" in appearance. Their fur is tan to yellowish brown with brown or black markings and bobcat bellies are white with black spots.
Bobcat diet
Squirrels, rabbits and rats are the bobcat's primary prey species in Florida, FWC said, but the felines will occasionally hunt a feral cat or domestic chicken.
More Southwest Florida wildlife sightings
Visual journalist Andrew West has captured an expansive collection of wildlife images in Southwest Florida, including black bears, bobcats, raccoons and even the elusive Florida panther using a remote sensor camera. You can see some of his best images here.
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This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Florida bobcat takes stroll around Naples condo complex pool: Watch
