Animal found in Reservoir Hill believed to be serval

Animal Control officers removed a large cat found wandering the Reservoir Hill area Friday morning.

The Baltimore City Health Department told WBAL-TV 11 News that Animal Control receives calls from 311 describing a very large, loose, potentially wild cat in the area of the 2400 block of Eutaw Place.

Officials said animal enforcement officers went to the location and found the animal, which appeared to be a serval-type cat. Officers captured and removed the cat from the area.

Officials said the cat appears to be in good health and will be transferred to a licensed rescue or zoo as the private ownership of wild or hybrid cats in Baltimore City is prohibited.