Bobcat Rescued From Contra Costa Co. Roadway

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA -- An bobcat lying injured on the side of a Contra Costa County roadway was brought to safety Tuesday afternoon by California Highway Patrol officers. The cat came to their attention when a report was received at 1:25 p.m. that a passerby has spotted some type of wildlife on Cummings Skyway, just east of Crockett Boulevard near Crockett Hills Regional Park.

"Upon our arrival, the wildlife we found was a beautiful bobcat that had injured its leg," CHP officials said.

With the help of Contra Costa Animal Services, officers safely rescued the cat from the side of the road.

The bobcat was then transported to the Lindsay Wildlife Experience museum in Walnut Creek for care, according to the CHP.

Officials at the museum were not immediately available to provide an update on the status of the animal.

Bay City News Service contributed to this report.

Photo via CHP-Contra Costa