By Associated Press - Wednesday, April 22, 2020

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) - New Mexico officials are searching for a possible escaped exotic cat in an Albuquerque, New Mexico, suburb.

KRQE-TV reports New Mexico Department of Game and Fish says it’s investigating reports of an escaped serval from a Rio Rancho, New Mexico, home.

People who live in the Enchanted Hill subdivision say they were on alert Monday night after the cat allegedly escaped.

Animal control reportedly captured a cat said to be a Savannah cat - a cross between a serval and another breed. But it’s unclear if it is the same feline officials sought.

Game and Fish officials say they are still investigating.

Possession of a serval is prohibited without a permit.

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