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. Keep em wild., Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. Pineville is a town in Wyoming County, West Virginia, along the Guyandotte River and the zip code for Pineville is 24874. The rugged and remote location would make it a perfect place for a big cat to hide. For the latest national news from NPR and our live radio broadcast, visit LAist.com/radio. 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. 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. Published: Jan. 29, 2023 at 9:53 AM PST (CNN) - Another mountain lion near Los Angeles has died. I grew up in Garrett County MD. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. For years, the cats have been spotted all across their old habitat, including through Appalachia and the Northeast. Conservation agents searched for the animal last night and resumed looking this morning. Presley Ridge in Laurel Park WV, Harrison County. Today, my friend, who lives in Ronceverte, told me that he heard a horrible scream that seemed to have come from a cat. Other people arrived, got out of their cars and mouthed the same thing: Oh my god. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources said the accident happened on. I turned to go back and decided to have one last look and that bad feeling hit me again. This was on January 25 at around 5:30 pm. I know what deer, bobcat, fox, bear and every other animal look like because I've seen them all hundreds of times in the woods. That was a once-in-a-lifetime experience to get to see it in person and that close up, said Tiffany Mitchell Door, a resident of Villa Ridge who was one of about a dozen people to see the lion Monday night. He said he got within 20 yards of the cat before it disappeared into the woods. January 23, 2023. It didnt appear to be limping or hurt, she said. 0. He added the agency understands the importance of this animal to the community and to California," and we recognize the sadness of it.". (The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, via AP, File) Given that a single male needs 20 to 30 square miles to be comfortable, developed areas such as those around Wheeling arent ideal. 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.. We rode our bicycles with fishing poles and two dogs following to the Lake to go fishing. He sat there quite a while, Door said. 2023 Southern California Public Radio - All Rights Reserved, A Brief History Of Why It Does Occasionally Snow In LA. Door and her husband pulled up to the scene Monday to find the lion sitting in the middle of the old country lane with houses on one side and an open field on the other. Alternative headline: A Coyote's Guide To Mating in L.A. 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. They had recently added a right-of-way along the ridge to access wells they drilled the past several months. P-22 usually hunts deer and coyotes, but in November the National Park Service confirmed that the cougar had attacked and killed a Chihuahua mix that was being walked in the narrow streets of the Hollywood Hills. It was late in the afternoon and my wife said she thought she saw a large dog like a golden retriever walking in the woods about ten yards above where the tree line begins. He has five children and two grandchildren. "The last cougar that existed here in West Virginia was eliminated decades ago. Heres everything you need to know about coyotes in Los Angeles County. The mountain lion apparently had been hit by two . I was skeptical, but questioned him about the description of the cat. It is clear there are thousands of residents who often mistake the tracks of coyotes and large dogs as Mountain Lions but the track you posted looks to me like a canine print.. A track in soft dirt spread out more and may look bigger from one in regular dirt. It's always hard to tell from pix, but I'd say that cat's pushing 180 lb, maybe better. My stepbrother, and I at the time were teenagers and lived at Horner WV, Lewis County was about a mile from Stonecoal Lake. Most likely is I know if I ever kill another MT Lion I will get it stuffed, or a rug made. I don't wear an apron in my garage, only at work. I never seen shoulders move like that on a big cat in person nor a tail so long! 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. 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. The Top 5 newsletter catches you up with LAs top 5 stories in just 3 minutes. There are others who have permits to keep them as pets. Taxidermist probablylocal WV roadkill?? You may opt-out anytime by clicking "unsubscribe" from the newsletter or from your account. The cougar also is suspected of attacking another Chihuahua in the Silver Lake neighborhood this month. (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 . A mountain lion was struck and killed by a vehicle on Oct. 16, 2022, on Interstate 88 in DeKalb County. Last year my wife and I were returning home to Berkeley Springs WV in Morgan County. Webmaster's Note!I've spent time on Kinnison Mountain picking ramps and hiking, but never saw any mountain lions. Webmaster's Note! The mountain lion was lying down in the snow. Theyre beautiful and awesome, she said. I'm interested in (please check all that apply). The long tail was a dead giveaway. 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. There have been several mountain lion sightings in Paw Paw Tunnel area since June 2003 where others have reported seeing the mountain cat . MALIBU, CA A mountain lion was fatally struck by a car in Malibu Tuesday night, according to state authorities. He was coming across Kinnison Mountain, and it was around 4 a.m. in the morning. When the big cat got out of sight I run back to my truck witch was only 50' away and got a 44 mag. According to state police, troopers responded to a call of. It was about 75 yards away in a meadow. Some wanted to know if the lion was OK; others if it had been found. And the other near our home in Leadmine, Tucker Co. 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. It was in fact a mountain lion that I saw. A mountain lion that killed a Chihuahua while the little dog was being walked on leash in the Hollywood Hills earlier this month is the famed cougar P-22, the National Park Service confirmed Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. (Check out wvdnr.gov for updates on these animals and others.). Hello, My name is Don Woods Jr. My wife's name is Margaret. 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!) While the lure of large mammals is understandable, Rauch noted that hunters and hikers should keep their distance, particularly in the case of bears. Animals tracks 3 to 4 inches Mountain Lion; no claw marks | 2 to 2.5 inches Bobcat; no claw marks | 2 to 3 inches canine; claw marks. Webmaster's Note! We had no idea they still roamed around here. P-22 is believed to be about 12 years old, making him the oldest Southern California cougar currently being studied. P-22 was first captured in 2012 and fitted with a GPS tracking collar as part of a National Park Service study. 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. These rare and elusive cats are most active at night, so you seldom have an opportunity to see one! P-22 was captured and tranquilized on Monday in the trendy Los Feliz neighborhood near his usual haunt of Griffith Park, an island of wilderness and picnic areas in the midst of the Los Angeles urban sprawl. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. A second look revealed to me that it was an adult mountain lion, 100-125#. I am guessing (the size of my German shepherd dog). I dont see that ever happening again.. The Conservation Department asked anyone who sees the animal to stay away from it and report the sighting to the state conservation department or local police. In the face of a drier future, that iconic piece of Americana is on its way out in Southern California. Hi My name is Brandi, I live in Four States, WV. www.ksdk.com Cowgirl4christ Senior Member Jan 27, 2023 #2 Sorry that's not the guy I know. Is he a taxidermist? You need to show some kind of a mountain lion sign (confirmed prints, pictures, and etc.) The trail system is called Pinnacle Creek Trails. I could not find a good tree so I settled on the one close the road pulled my bow up set down and had the worstfeeling of my life. I will try to recover them and get them posted soon. But he had not gotten in the room fast enough it had moved rather quickly. The bear population of Maine has grown from about 23,000 in 2004 to more than 35,000 in 2019, the largest bear population on the East Coast. population approx: 800. Yep, that's a local one. Not a first-hand sighting, so post/do not post at your discretion. Tail of the creature, Kinnison Mountain WV. FRANKLIN COUNTY, Mo. Had to be put down by fish and game people. Lion crouched down along the road at Gormania WV. Subscribe with this special offer to keep reading, (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). How 4 Words Upended A University's Journalism Program, And Stirred A Reckoning Over Race, What A Popular Yoga Teacher's Descent Into Conspiracy Theories Says About The 'Wellness To QAnon Pipeline', Ancient Lung Disease Strikes Countertop Cutters In LA, The Groundbreaking Suicide Squad That Tested Early Rockets And Flirted With The Occult. Mismanagement, Sloppy Hiring Practices, Lack Of Transparency. The cougar appeared injured and stunned, but eventually ran. (Grizzlies never lived this far east). Taken with a game camera - Coalwood, McDowell County, West Virginia, Sightings may actually be sightings of a domestic feral cat, Mountain lions were native to West Virginia, County Road 13 outside of Davis, WV. 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. Both are the same species, but have different sub-species status. LOS ANGELES -- 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. One thing those who wander area woods likely wont see, however, is a mountain lion, Rauch said. Above, a photo of P-81, who was hit and killed by a vehicle last month. P-54, who was being tracked by National . Mountain Lion (Cougar) confirmed DNR image. It was extremely large with a long tail, probably 4-5 feet at least. I have found myself landing on it numerous times, whether researching ramps, bobcats, or mountain lions! A look at years past when snows creeped into our citified neighborhoods, away from the mountains and foothills. Its the latest in a mounting number of reports of a mountain lion sighting in the area along Kingwood Pike near the Monongalia/Preston County line. I am 16 years old and live in Putnam County, WV. Leadmine is known for the largest trees ever cut in West Virginia, White Oak. Then the lion got up and jogged off into the night. On 8 Nov 2006 my wife and I were riding ATVs on theHatfield McCoy trail system just outside of Pineville WV. 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. But when they arrived, it became clear the lion's injuries which included broken bones, lacerations and likely internal injuries would be fatal. in Buckeye. A breakdown of the some of the biodiversity of wildlife that would benefit from the crossing. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love my daily morning newsletter, How To LA. Mountain lion P-81 was killed last weekend after likely being struck by a vehicle in the western Santa Monica Mountains, officials announced Friday. Woodland bison were pushed by human settlement into wilder areas. But I dont know how I feel about them being here.. The deer was killed by a farm pond and the owner saw the tracks of a mountain lion in the mud around the dead deer.Submitted by: Dave MarshallFairmont, WV, Webmaster's Note!These large, wild mountain cats are shy and avoid humans. We found this print while hiking on Wildlife Trail at Dolly Sods. 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. If you want to see a mountain lion, now is your chance. . Later we heard movement around our campsite and what sounded like hissing. On most sighting their no way to determine if a Mountain Lion was always wild or had been let loose in wild when someone happen across a mountain lion or cougar, FW: pics, From: Lisa CampbellFrom: Kimberly RushHere are some pics of a horse that at least 2 Mountain Lions attacked and killed last Friday in broad daylight right along the road and across from houses.KimFrom: Julia SpelsbergHello,Someone I work with had her horse killed last week (December 26, 2008). Although locals swear they have seen mountain lions, the WV DNR says the creature no longer exists in the state. They said wild mountain lions had always been there in the Allegheny Mountains Wilderness but in other parts of West Virginia most are thought to have escaped from private compound or been let loose by those keeping them as pets. It was a young mountain lion about 50 -60#. IDNR said they believe it was the same. Needless to say, this sighting was a treat that I will treasure forever.Chris SparkmanWoodbridge, VA. Webmaster's Note!The community of Paw Paw is known for the nearby Paw Paw Tunnel. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, a car slammed into the mountain lion Monday night around 7 p.m., off Old Highway 100 in Villa Ridge. For that reason, bear hunting season is longer in the Northern Panhandle than in other parts of the state, he said. His. (U.S. National Park Service, via AP, File), Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Fur-bearer biologist Jeff Beringer with the Missouri Department of . Published: Jan. 29, 2023 at 9:53 AM PST (CNN) - Another mountain lion near Los Angeles has died. Courtesy Tiffany Door via MDC. He previously worked for KOAM. A mountain lion who was struck and killed by a vehicle in the Malibu area in June was pregnant with four kittens when she died, biologists said Wednesday. In fact, most people never see this animal in the wild. Four States, WV seems like it would be good mountain lion habitat. The dogs were barking at it but they would not go right to it, which was odd cause they always go to a dog passing by and check it out but they would not get too close, then we rode our bikes a little faster and I could see it was cat, but couldnt believe my eyes, then it finally took off running not real fast but yet way ahead of us and it leaped up the side of the hill maybe a 8 or 10 ft jump. I thought it might have been a bobcat, but his description sounded more like a puma/mountain lion! 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. I live in Preston County, on the border of Maryland. Despite the location where we saw it, and the fact that we have never seen it since, my wife and I are 100% certain that the animal we saw was a VERY large cat (at its closest it was only about thirty yards from us) that was bigger than a golden retriever yet had a coat that was similar in color. 'This huge magnificent beast.'. (AP Photo/Cheryl Senter, File). Mountain Lion Sighting North Mountain close to Gerrardstown, WV. A nature enthusiast and photographer, her Facebook profile and phone were flooded with messages from family, friends and strangers. Often, he explained, what theyve actually seen is a feral cat or the much smaller native bobcat, a short-tailed species that weighs in at 25 pounds or so compared to the 150-plus-pound potential heft of a male mountain lion. P-81, a 4-year-old male, was killed Sunday, Jan. 22, on the Pacific Coast . Leadmine, WV. Mountain Lion Hit, Killed By Car On I-88 In Kane County - St. Charles, IL - The incident occurred on Interstate 88 near Dauberman Road in Kaneville Township Sunday night. There have been several Mountain Lion/Cougar sightings in Morgan County West Virginia since June 2003. That lion had also been struck by a car and was euthanized by authorities. A mountain lion darts from a hiding are in Brentwood Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, prompting a precautionary lockdown of a nearby elementary school. Hoo boy! Mountain Lion (Cougar) confirmed DNR image. In Sept 2007, I was on a bike trip along the C & O Canal and at 8:15AM I was coming out of the Paw Paw Tunnel near Paw Paw WV when a mountain lion crossed the trail in front of me within 125 feet. I guess the Radars didn't want it. Since we?ve gotten a little older and the ground has gotten harder we have opted for a cabin at Watoga State Park the last 6 years. is an unincorporated town in Grant County, West Virginia, along the North Branch Potomac River. to find a tree to climb some 100 yrds away. The Northern Panhandle is much more developed than it was back then (frontier days), but, definitely, the namesake is fitting, said Steve Rauch, district wildlife biologist for the state Division of Natural Resources. An adult male mountain lion was struck around 6:30 p.m Tuesday. Montgomery. 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. I would have gotten track impressions if I had thought that no one would believe me, but I was frankly pretty scared of it and got out of there asap. 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. That is all bull, we have lived in the mountains of WV. Myself and 3 other close friends travel to the area twice a year to hunt and fish. WV 26330 (304) 848-5000 . The National Park Service says vehicle strikes are the leading cause of death for mountain lions in the southern California area. And, to a certain extent, he noted, in the Mountain States memory. There is absolutely no doubt that it was definitely a Mt. When it entered my scope, I was shocked to see what it was. 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. Thank you for investing in your neighborhood. 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. She said it went up and stretched outon a log and just looked down and than went on it's way my daughter who is 8 years old says I've lived here in Four States for 8 years and have never seen one of those well her grandfathers looks at her and says AddieI've lived here for 73 years and I've never seen anything like that before so they went on to practice and whenshe got home she called the DNR and they laughed at her told her to get a pic of it or show some kind of a signthat there is one near.. She told them that she wasn't gonna go hunting for this big cat that it's there responsibilityto go look for this thing.. Well Last night May 26,2008 I went to take the garbage up to the end of the drivewayand I made it as far as the sidewalk when I heard sounding like a cat growling and I said oh God that's not alittle house cat.. area in Webster county that my dad had mined out, I was there alone dropping off a flatbed trailer to be loaded with supplies in the next few days. DEKALB COUNTY, Ill. - A mountain lion struck and killed by a vehicle has been delivered to the U of Illinois for a full necropsy and DNA analysis. 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. about a mile from West LIberty when I saw what I thought at first glance was a deer. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED. Wildlife experts say the famous Hollywood-roaming mountain lion known as P-22 is drastically underweight and probably was struck and hurt by a car. Trevor and his wife has been inhabiting cabin #2 for several weeks in exchange for performing labor (exchange) at the campground.Submitted by: Vince LombardiGrant County West Virginia, Hello! The photo, submitted to The Richwooders site by a third party, and we could not confirm whether or not it was killed by mountain lions. Although I suspect the tracks in the photograph was dog track or a forefeet of bear, not a mountain lion tract.I'm no expert and I've been wrong before and I know for sure experts have been wrong before.If you find tracks, measure and photograph them carefully, then consult a track field guide for identification. Franklin. In the summer of 2007, two friends and I were going fishing above Cheat Bridge in Randolph Co., WV. Margaret has seen two over the years. Dots on the map represent each mountain lion sighting. I just stumbled across your sight, mainly because of a conversation I had with a fellow employee in Cincinnati. 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.