A bobcat was spotted in Rye on Thursday, Aug. 13, marking the second sighting in the city since late July.

Rye police said the sightings are not cause for alarm because bobcats do not typically attack people, the Rye Record reported. The latest sighting came more than two weeks after photos of the animal first began circulating on social media.

The first confirmed sighting occurred July 27 near Summit Avenue and North Street around 2:50 p.m.

Resident Terry Caridi posted photos and video of the bobcat walking through foliage to Facebook.

Rye PD Detective Sergeant Chris Salguero told the Rye Record on July 28 that he had seen the footage and that the department planned to post updates on social media.

The exact location of the Aug. 13 sighting has not been disclosed.

What to do if you see a bobcat

Stay calm. Police advise residents who encounter the animal to avoid running, which could trigger the bobcat's instinct to chase. Stand tall, wave your arms, and clap or yell. Back away slowly without turning your back. Pick up children and pets and bring them inside.

In most cases, the bobcat will retreat once it sees a human.

Keeping bobcats away

To deter bobcats from yards, police recommend securing trash cans, bringing pet food inside, and managing bird feeders. A bird feeder was visible in Caridi's original Facebook post from the July 27 sighting.

The bobcat sightings are part of a summer that has brought unusual wildlife encounters to Rye, including a fawn rescued from a storm drain and a pod of dolphins spotted by the Rye Police Marine Unit in Long Island Sound on July 31.

Residents can report bobcat sightings by calling the Rye police non-emergency line at 914-967-1234.