A cat is striking fear in the hearts of a Hudson Valley community, attacking citizens at random and scaring the bejesus out of everyone.

CBS 2 reports that the Rockland County town of Pearl River sent out a reverse-911 message to all of its residents to be on the lookout for the crazy cat. Eyewitnesses say the ferocious feline has been going around biting, scratching and targeting children. One person claims that he saw the cat sneaking up on him, with blood coming from its mouth.

It may sound like something out of a Steven King novel, but authorities are not taking these sightings lightly. They say the cat is most likely feral or even riddled with rabies. Local police are looking for the cat so they can get it tested. Meanwhile, those who have been bitten are already undergoing preventive rabies treatments.

If you see the cat in question don't approach it, but do call authorities... and maybe an exorcist.

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