A bobcat entered a Michigan prison, roamed for an hour, and was safely removed without injuries.

A bobcat entered the Chippewa Correctional Facility in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on December 16, 2025, jumping over a fence, running along the perimeter, climbing a tree, and remaining on site for about an hour before being safely guided off by state wildlife and prison staff. No injuries or security issues occurred. The incident reflects increasing wildlife sightings in rural Michigan, where bobcats are stable and adaptable, typically inhabiting forests and wooded areas.