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Colorado Parks and Wildlife relocates mountain lion spotted in neighborhood tree

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers were called to investigate a mountain lion that had decided to climb a tree in Westminster on Tuesday and hang out for a while. Westminster police said they received a call about the mountain lion in the tree before 11 a.m. Officers closed Eaton Street between 112th Avenue and 113th Avenue and urged neighbors to stay clear of the area and to not approach the mountain lion. A mountain lion was spotted in a Westminster neighborhood about eight feet up in a tree. 

CPW said the juvenile male mountain lion weighs approximately 80 pounds and was about eight feet high in the tree. They believe the big cat had wandered away from its home in search of food.  CPW tranquilized the animal to get it down from the tree. He will be transported and relocated to an area west of Castle Rock.  “Our neighbors sent us a photo, and we saw this tail,” said one resident.  Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers tranquilized a mountain lion that will be relocated from a neighborhood in Westminster to west of Castle Rock.  “We’ve never had this happen before, so it’s really fun to see them in action,” said another resident.  CPW said they received several calls over the weekend about mountain lion sightings in the same neighborhood.

They said while it is unusual to see a mountain lion in that area, it is not unheard of.  CPW said anyone who sees a mountain lion in a yard or near homes is urged to call authorities. 

Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife relocates mountain lion spotted in neighborhood tree – CBS Colorado

Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.
James 4:4

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Mountain lion cub rescued in Santa Monica Mountains is recovering after having leg amputated

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A mountain lion cub who was rescued in the Santa Monica Mountains after being abandoned by his mother at just three weeks old is recovering well after a life-changing surgery. The cub named Crimson had been receiving treatment at the Oakland Zoo, where veterinarians spent months figuring out how to save one of his hind feet that was missing toes. In a post on Facebook, the zoo said they tried several approaches, but protecting the limb became more difficult as Crimson became larger and more active. They eventually determined that amputation the affected limb would give him the best chance.

The surgery was performed successfully and the zoo says Crimson has “proven to be incredibly resilient.” “Almost immediately after surgery, he returned to the curious, energetic behavior expected of a growing mountain lion cub. Based on his recovery trajectory to date, we are optimistic that he will continue to adapt exceptionally well. While he may experience some limitations in climbing ability or speed, these can be accommodated through thoughtful habitat design and specialized husbandry in an appropriate future home,” the zoo said in its post. New video shows the now 5-month-old cub sprinting around his habitat and appearing to thrive.

Source: Crimson update: Mountain lion cub rescued in Santa Monica Mountains is recovering after having leg amputated – ABC7 Los Angeles

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Cougar spotted roaming Minnesota community

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Cougar caught at night on camera

Forty miles west of Minneapolis, Howard Lake mixes water recreation with country living. But a couple weeks ago, the small town got a visit from an unexpected feline guest.

A security camera captured video of what appears to be a cougar strolling through a neighborhood. 

“Generally, it’s pretty quiet. People like to get out on their four-wheelers and have fun,” said resident Jim Harvath. “Seeing a wild animal coming into town like that, this close, it’s definitely alarming.”

Just down the street from Harvath’s house, another family’s home security camera captured video of a large cat walking by their deck. 

Wildlife experts said that while cougar or mountain lion sightings are rare for the area, they are not entirely unheard of. Last year there was a sighting in the nearby town of Dassel. 

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said the animal is likely passing through, and as long as it doesn’t pose a threat to people or pets — and doesn’t linger in town — they’ll leave it alone. 

Typically, the large cats avoid contact with humans, but they could view small animals as prey. That’s why Harvath is keeping a close eye on Sonny, his Boston Terrier. 

“Normally, we let Sonny off the chain to use the yard at night before bed. I’ve been coming out here with him just to make sure nothing happens,” Harvath said. “A cougar is definitely out looking for food when they’re in the area.”

Harvath hopes the cougar safely gets to wherever it’s going. He believes it’s an animal worth admiring and avoiding. 

“Beautiful. Very graceful and very pretty. But they have four-inch claws that can do some real damage,” he said. 

The animal was spotted near the north shore of Howard Lake in late July, and the DNR was made aware of it. No sightings in town have been reported since then.

Source: Cougar spotted roaming Minnesota community – YouTube

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Proverbs 11:3

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Wildlife officials track mountain lion through Santa Monica neighborhood

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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife tracked a mountain lion through a Santa Monica neighborhood on Friday.  CDFW staff said residents first spotted the mountain lion at 714 14th Street in the morning. State biologists, local animal control officers and law enforcement coordinated to locate it in the neighborhood. After assessing the scene and the animal for several hours, biologists determined that it would be best to capture and collar the mountain lion before relocating it out of the neighborhood.  At around 3:40 p.m., CDFW found the mountain lion and fired several tranquilizer darts at it. They said at least one dart struck the lion, immobilizing it. Once the animal was asleep, biologists examined it to make sure it was healthy. CDFW said scientists were measuring the lion’s morphometrics — its body size and shape — before applying the GPS collar and relocating it to a suitable habitat.  The Santa Monica Police Department urged nearby residents to stay indoors. Authorities have not reported any injuries. 

Source: Wildlife officials track mountain lion through Santa Monica neighborhood – CBS Los Angeles

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Proverbs 29:23

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Mountain lion sighting reported in Davis, residents urged to be on alert

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Davis residents are being urged to be on alert after a possible mountain lion was spotted on the outskirts of town. According to the Davis Police Department, the sighting was reported Wednesday evening near Kestrel Place and the nearby bike path in the North Davis area. While mountain lions are known to usually try and avoid human contact, Davis residents are being urged to stay alert – especially during evening and early morning hours. Residents are also being urged to keep their children and pets close by. Police say the sighting was reported to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Source: Mountain lion sighting reported in Davis, residents urged to be on alert – CBS Sacramento

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Hebrews 13:5

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Mountain lion spotted near Downieville courthouse, officials urge residents to stay alert

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A mountain lion was spotted near the Downieville courthouse on Wednesday, prompting officials to urge residents to remain alert in the town. The Sierra County Sheriff’s Office said a county worker saw the mountain lion around 5:30 a.m. near the courthouse. When the mountain lion saw the worker, it took off running toward the medical clinic. The sheriff’s office is asking people in the area to be alert and to report any sightings in or around the town. 

Downieville, founded during the gold rush era, is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills about 100 miles northeast of Sacramento. It’s most known for its mountain biking and other outdoor activities.   Officials say that mountain lion sightings in Sierra County are not uncommon, but activity within town limits increases the likelihood of human-wildlife encounters.  People are encouraged not to walk alone during dawn and dusk, keep children close, always supervise pets when they’re outdoors and leash dogs, and not to run away. People should make themselves appear larger and back away slowly. 

Source: Mountain lion spotted near Downieville courthouse, officials urge residents to stay alert – CBS Sacramento

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John 11:40

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Rescued Mountain lion cub at Oakland Zoo becomes fan favorite online

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Mountain lion cub

Inside a small enclosure lined with blankets and surrounded by at least two dozen stuffed animals, 5-week-old Crimson bats and tumbles. Then, he drops low, giving a quick pre-pounce shimmy before springing at his next “victim,” a fuzzy purple dinosaur with yellow hair. “These toys are a temporary replacement for the siblings he unfortunately doesn’t have anymore,” said Amber Foley, Oakland Zoo’s lead keeper. Crimson is a mountain lion cub who was found alone in the Santa Monica Mountains. One of the youngest animals the Oakland Zoo has ever taken in, and likely one of its cutest. 

Foley said he has quickly captured attention far beyond the zoo’s walls. “It’s wild, everyone all over social media has really taken to this guy, his story is in the newspapers, has grown a really huge fan following,” she said. His posts, featuring his big blue eyes and fuzzy black spots, have garnered millions of views, with articles in major papers around the country and across the pond. Wildlife officials aren’t sure exactly what happened, but believe his mother may have abandoned him because of missing toes on his hind foot. In the wild, that kind of difference rarely ends well. At the zoo, it means constant care, a bottle every three to four hours, and a furry cloth used as a stand-in for his mother. 

Source: Mountain lion cub at Oakland Zoo becomes fan favorite online – CBS San Francisco, You Tube Rescued Mountain Cub

To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:3

Deputies rescue campers who say they were stalked by mountain lion in Colorado backcountry

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portrait of a resting wild cougar in sunlight

When two campers in the Colorado backcountry thought they were being stalked by a mountain lion last week, Clear Creek County deputies decided to mount a rescue themselves. In a social media post, the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office said, “We admire Alpine Rescue Team so much that we wanted to be like them.” According to the sheriff’s office, the two campers were on St. Mary’s Glacier late Thursday night when one of them reported they were being stalked by a mountain lion. The camper had left the campsite to call for help, and a sergeant and a deputy took an ATV to meet them at the trailhead parking lot.

Source: Deputies rescue campers who say they were stalked by mountain lion in Colorado backcountry – CBS Colorado

O LORD, You are my God. I will exalt You, I will praise Your name, For You have done wonderful things; Your counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.
Isaiah 25:1