‘Give me proof of panther’: Wollongong cynic offers $5k for big cat's capture

Angela Thompson
Updated May 1 2017 - 7:57am, first published April 30 2017 - 10:29am
Bede Crasnich isn't buying the black panther legend. But he'll pay $5k for anyone who can show him an Illawarra-caught big cat in the flesh.
Bede Crasnich isn't buying the black panther legend. But he'll pay $5k for anyone who can show him an Illawarra-caught big cat in the flesh.

Wollongong councillor Bede Crasnich doesn’t want to be a big cat cynic.

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Angela Thompson

Angela Thompson

Journalist

Proudly Illawarra Mercury since 2008; these days covering crime and justice issues. UOW alum. Thrilled by the chase and sobered by some of the things I see and hear when I stand still - sometimes in the same day. ang.thompson@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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