Local resident Mike Kiel and his 17-year-old bobcat, Couger, prepare to take a walk at Kalispell’s Woodland Park on April 17. Kiel used to bring Couger to Glacier Park, local music events and for strolls downtown, but keeps his pet bobcat closer to home these days. (Mackenzie Reiss/Daily Inter Lake)
July 28, 2019
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July 28, 2019 4 a.m.
Local man forms extraordinary bond with pet bobcat
“Can I take a picture?” the woman asked, eagerly stepping toward Mike Kiel, arm extended, camera phone already in-hand.