I guess the Radars didn't want it. About 15 years ago we were camped at the head of the Cranberry. I first thought it was a bobcat but then I saw the long tail and the reddish color of the cat and realized that it was not a bobcat. Gormania WV. When West Virginia was new to humans, there were plenty of large mammals roaming the woods in addition to myriad smaller species. location at the time of the sighting was the easternsection of the ATV trail around the northern intersection of the trail 10 and 15. That are a catamount/puma/cougar/mountain lion, cousin. Hi My name is Brandi, I live in Four States, WV. Recent Accidents in West Virginia - Reports, news and resources - legal I now pronounce her, and JJHack's cat, married. It continuedalong the logging road until it disappeared into some thick trees. I walked to within 5 steps of the tree and I could not believe my eyes. 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. It was about 4 feet long and had a long tail it was tan/grey in color. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. This 150-pound male mountain lion was hit by a car Tuesday in Nance County was found dead the next day, about 200 yards from the highway. So I walked up into the rocks to prove it was ok to get down and he freaked out again. So I lowered the bow back down jumped to the ground and startedtowards my son, but when I spotted him from a distance I realiized that he was ok (at least I thought!) Missouri Department of Conservation agents were in the area of Villa Ridge, near Highway 100, Monday night searching for the mountain lion. 400 yards above my house. I am greatful others have been seeing them and are posting their sightings on your site as well. I wascompletely surprised, not only because I didn't think they existed in West Virginia, but also because I know them to bequite elusive. That's one heck of a cat, he's got a head like a pumpkin. It didnt appear to be limping or hurt, she said. The Scuttle Butt that I have been told from reliably people was a Black Cougar/Mountain Lion was sighted in the woods of Flag Pond Tennessee in 2007 by the Hensley and Shelton boys. Mountain lion hit by car, killed on I-88 - Chicago Tribune Some wanted to know if the lion was OK; others if it had been found. 2023 Southern California Public Radio - All Rights Reserved, A Brief History Of Why It Does Occasionally Snow In LA. Mountain Lion Sighting North Mountain close to Gerrardstown, WV. About 10 yrs ago, my friend and I were coming from the Coleman Cliffs area in Frankford, W.V. State and federal wildlife officials announced last week that they were concerned the aging cat may be exhibiting signs of distress due in part to aging, noting the animal needed to be studied to determine what steps to take. I am 16 years old and live in Putnam County, WV. 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. but now live in various parts of the country. Mountain lion fatally struck along Highway 33, more news LCRT confirmed using photos and other sign. P-81s death comes more than a month after P-22, a Los Angeles area mountain lion, became a local celebrity when he was photographed beneath the iconic Hollywood sign by a camera trap. P-81s death comes more than a month after P-22, a Los Angeles area mountain lion, became a local celebrity when he was photographed beneath the iconic Hollywood sign by a camera trap. Rauch explained that male black bears leave their mothers at age 2 to search for territories of their own. 2 1/2 feet high with a body in excess of 4 feet long. The lion later ran away. Mountain lion P-81 was killed last weekend after likely being struck by a vehicle in the western Santa Monica Mountains, officials announced Friday. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love my daily morning newsletter, How To LA. It was late summer, (2006) around 7 in the evening, and we were on the side deck eating watermelon, watching the girl accross the road walk her lab dog, when I notice in the woods what I thought at first glance was a deer. "There was a bloody paw print on the porch.". Diana Marchibroda and her miniature schnauzer froze in their tracks when the mountain lion stepped out of the woods last May. He said he got within 20 yards of the cat before it disappeared into the woods. We believe when reliable local reporting is widely available, the entire community benefits. I watched it through the scope the whole time. 'A very large cat' Mountain lion hit, killed in Nance County All rights reserved. Upon my return to Pa. I have heard about Cat sightings all my life growing up around Racine in Boone Co. Eastern Puma Research Network in Grant County of WILD, Wonderful West Virgina, Submitting this "report" of a possible Mt. P-54, who was being tracked by National . Dear reader, we're asking you to help us keep local news available for all. If you want to see a mountain lion, now is your chance. I live in Putnam County, and one of my students who lives on "Redhouse Hill" which is rural and beautifully mountainous, with many ridge top roads populated by picturesque farms, told me he had seen a mountain lion. He was telling me about a cousin of his in WV that said he had saw a panther there, but my friend did not believe him. Keep em wild., Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. A mountain lion sighting was reported at, Showshoe West Virginia, This might be old news now but I know there is, Its tail was dragging the ground and he was bigger than Riley(our 110 lb black lab), Scenic Highway 150 a mountain lion cross the road.>, We do completely rule out the possibility. Born in Algeria but grew up in St. Louis. Mountain lion hit by car in Franklin County. 'This huge magnificent beast.' The story claimed the small dog was trying to make it through the doggy door when its hind quarters were grabbed by the big clawed paw. 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. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) A mountain lion, a species that remains incredibly rare in the state, was hit on a Missouri highway north of Villa . Harpers Ferry, where the Shenandoah River meets the Potomac River, is the site of a famous Civil War-era raid. Any of us who had cats at home have seen this.". I've been trying to find him on Facebook, so we could talk about it.I don't care that all the so called experts say they don't exist. Your friend is very lucky to have seen this animal in the wild. Then It took off up into the woods and I could hear it going around the side of the mountain and up the hill.Submitted by: Zachary HarrisBoone County,West Virginia. Theyre beautiful and awesome, she said. A mountain lion was struck by a car Tuesday morning and was euthanized by wildlife officers due to its severe injuries. A photo of the mountain lion, stunned and injured in the roadway was taken by Tiffany Door and shared by MDC. If mountain lions arent out there in the wild woodlands of West Virginia, what is? Mountain lion hit by car Monday night in Franklin County, Missouri Some say maybe it was a bobcat or maybe it was a large housecat. He heard a noise in the tree area in front of his cabin and turned his flashlight onto the area from which he heard the noise.He said he starred straight at a beige colored mountain lion eyes, the animal complete with a huge bushy tail. 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. It was extremely large with a long tail, probably 4-5 feet at least. Most likely is I know if I ever kill another MT Lion I will get it stuffed, or a rug made. One non-native mammal, the European boar, was also introduced by the state to heavily mined areas in southwest West Virginia. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Other times, theres a hoax involved in such reports. Dots on the map represent each mountain lion sighting. Last April, workers broke ground on what will be the worlds largest wildlife crossing. But I dont know how I feel about them being here.. Hello.. my name is Jennifer and my husband Zach has a field camera posted in our field in Triadelphia WV (A community in Ohio County). The Illinois Department of Natural Resources said the accident happened on. Mountain lion hit, killed by vehicle on I-88 in DeKalb County, Illinois Mountain Lion killed by car in Pennsylvania - Indiana County 2017 Then that fall my dad was looking at deer with his binoculars to see if they were bucks and how many points, he was very shocked as he saw the brownish colored MT Lion. Ground was broken this year on the bridge, which will stretch 200 feet (some 60 meters) over U.S. 101. That's what it looks like to me as well, 4bear!! The mountain lion was lying down in the snow. Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Employment | Affiliates Intranet Mountain lion hit, killed by vehicle in I-88 in DeKalb County If you have any questions for me, my name is Alice Hanna and my number is (304) 000 - 0000. The cougar also is suspected of attacking another Chihuahua in the Silver Lake neighborhood this month. Most were picked up by video cameras stationed along trails, he said. You may opt-out anytime by clicking "unsubscribe" from the newsletter or from your account. The Wallis Annenberg Liberty Canyon Wildlife Crossing with cross eight lanes of the 101 Freeway and is expected to be complete by 2025. Mountain Lion (Cougar) confirmed DNR image. MDC advice. 0. The 4-year-old cougar's body was found Jan I don't need to have there input if they were going to act like we needed to make up storiesjust to have something to talk about. One night after going to bed we were awoken by what sounded like screams off in the woods. Published: Jan. 29, 2023 at 9:53 AM PST (CNN) - Another mountain lion near Los Angeles has died. My fishing buddy saw it and we agreed that it was a young mountain lion. Also several people that lived in the area eventually saw one or the other or both. I measured with my hand width and then again when I returned home and it was approx. I play in a bluegrass group, the Kidd Brothers Bluegrass Group (http://kiddbrothers.tripod.com). My son was holding his bow with an arrow noched and another in his right hand pointing down towards the ground, he was pale and shaking anddidn't even notice me. "Unfortunately, wildlife cross roadways, freeways and highways to get to areas where they feel they have better opportunities in food, companionship, etc.," said Tim Daly, CDFW public information officer. He came on a straight stretch and came upon what he thought was a deer standing in the road, but when he got closer, he said that it jumped off the road, and he saw the tail of the creature, which had to be a mountain lion.Thanks!Submitted by: AaronFri, February 22, 2008 9:56 pm. Even considering such lone-cat possibilities, Rauch noted that mountain lions are unlikely to make a significant comeback anywhere in the Eastern region of the U.S. Lo' and behold the thing crossed right beside my drive and up the hill not 15 yards from where we sat on the deck and it was beyond a doubt a cougar. I am the owner of Abram's Creek Lodge and Campground in Grant County, WV (www.abramscreek.com).Last Wednesday early morning, at 1:30am 11/12/08, a cabin user (cabin #2) at the Campground in Grant County stepped out of his cabin at 1:30am to use the rest room. CHICAGO (CBS) -- A mountain lion was hit and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 88 in DeKalb County over the weekend. Wrong video but about the same thing. MALIBU, CA A mountain lion was fatally struck by a car in Malibu Tuesday night, according to state authorities. So I make it back to the end of my sidewalk when we hear it againI told my husband your on your own buddy I'm gone I ran back in the house he looked at his gun and said I have the wrong one for this one that's a big ole kitty.. and the dogs barked and was ticked off all night.. 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.