Tests show it was a raccoon-not a bobcat that attacked Florida couple

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — DNA results from hair found at the scene in Fort Lauderdale confirm that is was a raccoon, not a bobcat, that was responsible for the early morning attack, according to the The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

FWC collected hair samples after a search of the area resulted in no bobcats, both victims told investigators it was a wild cat that attacked them.

Experts say it is easier to believe that a raccoon would attack rather than a bobcat, especially if it felt threatened or had babies nearby.

Regardless, doctors did treat the victim for rabies.

Eighty-five-year-old Eslyn Fray suffered puncture wounds to her face and arms and lost part of her finger. Her husband, 71-year-old Rupert Fray, suffered a leg injury trying to fight off the varmint.

Both have been released from the hospital.

The raccoon has not been found.