A computerized tomography scan is scheduled for later this week to look into other possible chronic health issues that may have caused his decline, Clifford said. In fact, most people never see this animal in the wild. Kinnison Mountain seems like it would be good mountain lion habitat. So far it has not been found.. (In Alaska, anybody can marry anybody- just file the paperwork. You may opt-out anytime by clicking "unsubscribe" from the newsletter or from your account. I just stumbled across your sight, mainly because of a conversation I had with a fellow employee in Cincinnati. While the lure of large mammals is understandable, Rauch noted that hunters and hikers should keep their distance, particularly in the case of bears. Mountain Lion (Cougar) confirmed DNR image. I was doing a search on the internet and found your sight and was excited to see that a man named Chris Sparkman had sighted one in Paw Paw about 9 months before my sighting. One of my friends, Charlie Keaton (retired school teacher), was on the Scenic Highway 150 two weeks ago and saw a mountain lion cross the road in front of him. I thought you might be interested in what I saw. Authorities said the lion, tagged P-81, was found on the Pacific Coast Highway in the Western Santa Monica mountains after being struck by a vehicle. In 1990 I was at a old coal mine sight on the Gauley River rd. I've had nearly a dozen people tell me about their sightings but they didn't want their sighting published on the web. Create a password that only you will remember. He sat there quite a while, Door said. location at the time of the sighting was the easternsection of the ATV trail around the northern intersection of the trail 10 and 15. By the time she grabbed the handle, the cat was just on the other side of her car. Copyright 2023 West Virginia MetroNews Network. MDC INFORMATION, Carthage man suffers serious injuries as SUV goes off outer road, crashing below onto I-49, Newton County Sheriffs Detectives investigate shooting on Carver Road, Biden expected to tighten rules on US investment in China, PSU prepares for International Food and Culture Fair this evening, Business and Leadership competition kicks off at Pitt State. Missouris native mountain lions have been considered locally extinct since the 1920s, but some isolated individuals have made their way east from more densely populated western enclaves. This dog runs from nothing, but it did today when it heard that scream. One thing those who wander area woods likely wont see, however, is a mountain lion, Rauch said. Ground was broken this year on the bridge, which will stretch 200 feet (some 60 meters) over U.S. 101. I hope to visit Richwood in the near future!PattySubmitted by: PATRICIA WOLFORDPutnam County West Virginia, I saw Two (2) adult Cougars on Spruce Flat Rd. Lion Suspect in Killing of boys Horse in daytimePlease read this and click on the link to look at pictures, one of the pictures is a picture of a ladies hand and the paw print. But when they arrived, it became clear the lion's injuries which included broken bones, lacerations and likely internal injuries would be fatal. The mountain lion's death comes about a month after the beloved P-22 was euthanized. A mountain lion darts from a hiding are in Brentwood Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, prompting a precautionary lockdown of a nearby elementary school. is an unincorporated community in Tucker County, West Virginia, in the North Area of the State and the zip code for the community is 26290. According to state police, troopers responded to a call of. Authorities said the lion, tagged P-81, was found on the Pacific Coast Highway in the Western. From the car, Mitchell could see just its head. Gormania WV. Last April, workers broke ground on what will be the worlds largest wildlife crossing. When West Virginia was new to humans, there were plenty of large mammals roaming the woods in addition to myriad smaller species. The famous Hollywood-roaming mountain lion known as P-22 is drastically underweight and was probably struck and injured by a car, wildlife experts who conducted a health examination on the big cat . As the ears looked really strange and small and the face seemed short just didnt dawn on me that it was a cat. My stepbrother, and I at the time were teenagers and lived at Horner WV, Lewis County was about a mile from Stonecoal Lake. New regulations limit an event's boat numbers to 75 percent of the parking capacity and requires all cell phone and license numbers be kept at the ready if requested by DNR representatives. The rugged and remote location would make it a perfect place for a big cat to hide. But he had not gotten in the room fast enough it had moved rather quickly. Deputies respond to armed and barricaded subject in Independence, Noel man arrested; allegedly said he would shoot dog again, Warrant issued for man after dog is found with arrow in its head, Pittsburg High School student dies in morning crash, >> WHAT TO DO IF YOU ENCOUNTER A MOUNTAIN LION? I'm 30 years old and scared to death for the safety of mydaughters. Some of the roads in West Virginia are where bison trails were in the past, he added. Wrong video but about the same thing. 400 yards above my house. I hope this will help someone else who may have the same experience some day.Thanks very much,JeffThu, November 22, 2007 2:07 pm, Enjoying your website, very nicely done. Hide hunting was a way to get out and make some extra besides. Illinois Department of Natural Resources experts believe the animal was this mountain lion . Webmaster's Note! The mountain lion was hit last night on Pacific Coast Highway near Leo Carrillo State Beach. We believe when reliable local reporting is widely available, the entire community benefits. The lion was struck by a vehicle about 8:30 p.m. on Monday near Highway T and Old Highway 100, about 45 miles west of downtown St. Louis along Interstate 44. (Check out wvdnr.gov for updates on these animals and others.). Webmaster's Note! I was hunting in Morgan County, about 6 miles from Paw Paw, close to Detour Road. Above, a photo of P-81, who was hit and killed by a vehicle last month. Huge lion hit by car near Grantsville, WV, Re: Huge lion hit by car near Grantsville, WV, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. "Most of those cases either involve a mistaken identity or its possible and we know it has occurred that people do crazy things and perhaps someone has turned one loose or its escaped from somewhere,"Johansen said. Thank you, I doubt anyone would want to believe this, but after reading all the comments on "mountain lions" I have to share what happened to me and Larry. LOS ANGELES (AP) The famous Hollywood-roaming mountain lion known as P-22 is drastically underweight and was probably struck and injured by a car, wildlife experts who conducted a health examination on the big cat said Tuesday. My approx. A look at years past when snows creeped into our citified neighborhoods, away from the mountains and foothills. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. . I have had a couple sightings and heard what I believe were two lions mating. In 2008, a 150-pound mountain lion was shot and killed by police in an alley in the Roscoe Village neighborhood on Chicago's North Side. In August 2008, a friend and I were in Ohio Co., WV on Harvey Rd. I thought maybe you would like to know that they are definitely here in Hampshire County West Virginia as well.Submitted by: Nedra Platt. This was not even close to a bobcat. This cougar was hit on M-65, just north of Long Rapids near. Every weekday, you'll get fresh, community-driven stories that catch you up with our independent local news. Updated: Oct 17, 2022 / 05:11 PM CDT. There was a problem saving your notification. An adult male mountain lion was struck around 6:30 p.m Tuesday. It occurred after 8 p.m. Monday night, January 23, 2023, at Highway T and Old Highway 100 just north of Villa Ridge in Franklin County. It was this huge magnificent beast, she said. A mountain lion was struck and killed by a vehicle on Oct. 16, 2022, on Interstate 88 in DeKalb County. There have been several Mountain Lion/Cougar sightings in Morgan County West Virginia since June 2003. Shanks WV. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. "So we just ask that drivers remain aware of that possibility and, at night, drive with your lights on.". A breakdown of the some of the biodiversity of wildlife that would benefit from the crossing. Lion. The Missouri Department of Conservation confirmed the animal was struck by a vehicle at Highway T and Old Highway 100 just north of Villa Ridge. Second, when it walked in front of several trees (big tulip poplars), it was pretty clear that the cat was bigger than a golden retriever and it had a long tail. www.ksdk.com Cowgirl4christ Senior Member Jan 27, 2023 #2 Sorry that's not the guy I know. Mountain Lion (Cougar) confirmed DNR image. Not a first-hand sighting, so post/do not post at your discretion. Webmaster's Note! Webmaster's Note!I've spent time on Kinnison Mountain picking ramps and hiking, but never saw any mountain lions. From Ohio County to the north, most confirmed sightings have been of male bears. "Occasionally we do get reports of mountain lions and they probably are out there on the landscape on occasion because of something that man has done,"said Johansen. From that experience we?ve always thought that there were mountain lions in the area. First, as it walked towards us it became clear that the animal was a cat and not a dog. He previously worked for KOAM. Gormania, West Virginia, is in the Allegheny Mountains range comprising the western part of the Appalachian Mountains and near the borders of Virginia, Maryland and PennsylvaniaGormania WV. SYCAMORE, Ill. (AP) A mountain lion that was struck and killed last weekend along a northern Illinois highway will be analyzed by biologists seeking to uncover the rare animal's origins, state wildlife officials said. Ripley County, Mo. (AP Photo/Cheryl Senter, File). She froze with fear for a moment. With one hikers still missing the well-known actor Julian Sands expert mountaineers say the usual scarcity of snow in the L.A.-area makes it especially hard to get enough experience to safely venture out in harsh conditions. It didnt look so big from that angle. 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The tracks were from a step down onto the road which is rich in clay mud. FILE - This November 2014, file photo provided by the U.S. National Park Service shows a mountain lion known as P-22, photographed in the Griffith Park area near downtown Los Angeles. He said he got within 20 yards of the cat before it disappeared into the woods. The hunt took place in Mineral Co. and was one of the most shocking things my son and Ihave ever had together. I use the term "wooded area" because it would be hard to characterize the area as woods or forest - more like a strip of trees about one hundred yards wide that separates our house from the neighbors who live on the hill above us. Margaret has seen two over the years. According to California Highway Patrol, it happened just after 1 a.m. in the southbound lanes at Getty . I was just amazed.. These are some of the pics. Check these mountain loins out, tell me what you think. Most have been males looking for mates and their own territory. Possible mountain lion sighting in Finger Lakes region. Missouri Department of Conservation workers said on Tuesday they were still searching for the animal and did not have more details about the lions gender, size or other characteristics. At first I wasn't sure what it was, I Could see a long tail and as I said before a large bodied animal. And there is no evidence of a breeding population. Just found this website. It was extremely large with a long tail, probably 4-5 feet at least. LAist is part of Southern California Public Radio, a member-supported public media network. There are a handful of captive facilities in West Virginia that are licensed to harbor mountain lions. Then never paid anymore attention to it for a while as I couldnt see it anymore. The mountain lion was lying down in the snow. 0. Given that a single male needs 20 to 30 square miles to be comfortable, developed areas such as those around Wheeling arent ideal. -- A mountain lion was struck and killed by a vehicle on I-88 in DeKalb County on Sunday, according to the Illinois Dept.