For nearly a year, the predator's identity was unknown, although locals speculated that it was variously a dog, cat, wolf or wolverine. Based on fleeting sightings, some even suggested it was a baboon or kangaroo.
Over nearly a year, the predator’s identity remained a mystery to scientists and residents alike. Speculation ranged from a dog, cat, wolf, or wolverine to a baboon or kangaroo, based on sporadic observations.