Panther Or Just Delusional Jersians?

Residents in a rural part of Jersey are living in fear of the black PANTHER they claim is prowling the neighborhood since last fall. Animal control won't confirm what the animal is but did advise residents to "keep a close eye on their children." And, as always, "Residents are advised to call authorities immediately if they see any large animal in the area."

It's hard to tell from the photos, but that is clearly a large feline of some sort. After hearing about that guy in the Bronx with a tiger as a pet, anything's possible...