
A resident of Deer Run Drive provided a photo to WHDH of the animal wandering through his backyard Sunday.
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A few days earlier, a Chelmsford resident reported a possible bobcat sighting on Old Farm Way in that town.
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Bobcats are “common” in eastern and central Massachusetts, according to the state Division of Fish & Wildlife. They have been known to attack pets, especially cats.
In addition to bobcats, bears and moose have been spotted in Westford.
Photo: The bobcat spotted in Westford Sunday. (Credit: WHDH/7News)
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