PAWS FOR THOUGHT – Lynx Runs Back To Forest After Failed Bid To Cross Motorway

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This is the moment a lynx narrowly avoids being hit by cars as it dashed across a busy highway.

The incident took place at the Sortavala highway, which passes through a forest that is home to numerous wild animals, in Russia's Leningrad Oblast on Wednesday, 16th July.

Video from the scene shows the wild cat emerging from the forest near a warning sign for wild animals before approaching the road and attempting to leap over a concrete barrier.

After failing to clear it, the lynx quickly retreats, and two vehicles are seen slowing down just in time to avoid a collision.

Officials from the Federal Road Administration "North-West" urged motorists to remain alert and obey speed limits, particularly on roads passing through wooded areas and near signs indicating wild animals.

They confirmed the lynx was one of several wild creatures spotted in the area that day.

(Mike Leidig / newsX)

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Description: This image is a screen grab of the video supplied titled NewsX-LynxHighway-01.mp4: CCTV shows a lynx sprinting across highway near a 'Wild Animals' warning sign, forcing drivers to brake suddenly on A121 highway Leningrad Oblast, Russia, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.(Clipzilla/NX)

Byline Journalist: Mike Leidig

Byline Sub editor: Simona Kitanovska

Byline Spotter: Aloysius Fernandes

Byline Commisioning Editor: Aloysius Fernandes

Byline Senior Writer: Mike Leidig

Byline Picture Editor: Zorica Stojkovik

Byline Video Editor: David Stojkovic

Byline Copychecker: Dushko Kochoski

Byline Illustrator: Dushko Kochoski

Byline News Editor: Mike Leidig

Geography: A121_highway_(Russia)

Subject: K1, VP, Animals, Big cats, Business, Roads

T4 Editor Story Rating: 6

T4 Editor Pic/Vid rating: 7

T4 Total rating: 6.5