Yes that's true, she may not have been there. I just love and adore possums. They are not as mean as people think they are. I just feel so bad that it had to die. I have worked with so many wild possums and they were sweet natured but still agressive. But can you imagine a huge animal 5 times bigger than you are comming at you? You would have to defend yourself for fear of your life. It's just sad is all. I just love all animals.