LĪHUʻE, Hawaii - A live mongoose has been captured on Kauai, raising concerns about how easily the invasive species can spread.

The Kauaʻi Invasive Species Committee said the animal was captured on Sept. 5 near a marine harbor, where at least one previous sighting had been reported.

After receiving initial reports, staff deployed about a dozen traps before catching the carnivorous mammal.

Although mongooses are well established on other Hawaiian islands, including Oahu, Maui, Molokai and the Big Island, they have not yet formed a permanent population on Kauai or Lanai.

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Since 2012, at least five live mongooses have been captured on Kauai, according to wildlife experts - many potentially arriving via boat.

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