or Lead Mine, WV. A mountain lion was struck by a car Tuesday morning and was euthanized by wildlife officers due to its severe injuries. Leadmine, 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. Alternative headline: A Coyote's Guide To Mating in L.A. Mountain Lion (Cougar) confirmed DNR image. Before launching Joplin News First in 2017, he worked in television and radio, overlapping a career in the music industry. This cougar was hit on M-65, just north of Long Rapids near. A mountain lion found dead on a scenic California highway was likely struck by a vehicle, according to wildlife officials. It was about 75 yards away in a meadow. HeyFirst, Let's Go Mountaineers since the 'Eers are about to dismantle the ECU Pirates (providing the game is not cancelled due to the hurricane/tropical storm). THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED. According to California Highway Patrol, it happened just after 1 a.m. in the southbound lanes at Getty . We just wanted to inform you all that during our trip to the Snowshoe ski resort in West Virginia we sighted a mountain lion at a nearby field. We believe people in Churchville and the surrounding area need to be aware that definitely it's a possibility that there are mountain lions that come through this area. Fur-bearer biologist Jeff Beringer with the Missouri Department of . State workers have confirmed sightings of about 100 mountain lions also known as pumas, panthers, catamounts and cougars since 1994, when the Department of Conservation started tracking them, Zarlenga said. It ran off into the night. I play in a bluegrass group, the Kidd Brothers Bluegrass Group (http://kiddbrothers.tripod.com). We found this print while hiking on Wildlife Trail at Dolly Sods. We rode our bicycles with fishing poles and two dogs following to the Lake to go fishing. In the summer of 2007, two friends and I were going fishing above Cheat Bridge in Randolph Co., WV. Later we heard a report of a deer kill close to Cabella's. The National Park Service says vehicle strikes are the leading cause of death for mountain lions in the southern California area. A mountain lion was struck and killed by a vehicle on Oct. 16, 2022, on Interstate 88 in DeKalb County. Theres also the occasional bobcat or a flash of orangey-red that suggests the presence of a fox. 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. Founded in 1882 by Frank Schwarz, Schwarz Studio Taxidermy continues to thrive under the current owner Frank Wagner Jr. Wagner has been workin. Here is a couple of pictures of what we had found. I did not see much more than that, it was booking across the road, 2 leaps and it was gone. and the zip code for the community is 26761. Upon my return to Pa. Lion. The tracks were from a step down onto the road which is rich in clay mud. 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. Mountain lion hit by car in Franklin County. 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.. 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 night, and as we were going toward town, a rabbit ran across the road with a mountain lion chasing behind. (Check out wvdnr.gov for updates on these animals and others.). We had no idea they still roamed around here. I can assure you that what I saw was in facta mountain lion.Submitted by: Ken Vandevort. During the last six months, at least four others have reported seeing a big cat in that neighborhood. This dog runs from nothing, but it did today when it heard that scream. And two glowing eyes staring back at them. Hoping that is was a deer, I lowered my rifle and placed the scope on another clear spot that was in the pathof the animal. This included mild-mannered animals such as eastern elk and woodland bison in addition to the white-tailed deer that remain abundant to the point many current residents have probably spotted one in their front yard, he said. Copyright 2023 West Virginia MetroNews Network. According to state police, troopers responded to a call of. That lion had also been struck by a car and was euthanized by authorities. Hello, My name is Aaron. 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. Leadmine is known for the largest trees ever cut in West Virginia, White Oak. 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. And to those who make this site possibleTHANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! 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. Choose wisely! It was foggy, and his whole family was asleep. From the car, Mitchell could see just its head. A breakdown of the some of the biodiversity of wildlife that would benefit from the crossing. 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. CHICAGO (CBS) -- A mountain lion was hit and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 88 in DeKalb County over the weekend. When I asked him to calm down he wouldn't I knew something bad was going on this child wasn't scared of much. Mountain lions aren't supposed to exist within West Virginia, but many hunters and wild life officials know they're here; the controversy is whether the mountain lion are natural to this State or whether the cats that are here have migrated. There are still two other sub-species documented in the United States, the western cougar and the Florida panther. "So we just ask that drivers remain aware of that possibility and, at night, drive with your lights on.". 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. 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. Copyright 2023 CNN Newsource. The CDFW says drivers need to be aware of the potential for wildlife to be crossing our roads. This was definitely a mountain lion. One about twenty years ago near Friendsville in Garrett Co. MD. We also discuss other reports from the same area. The last mountain lion sighting in the St. Louis region occurred in 2017, when a motorist struck a lion on Interstate 70 in Warren County, Zarlenga said. I called out to my husband to look at this, I was washing dishes and looking out our kitchen window. 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. Check these mountain loins out, tell me what you think. (In Alaska, anybody can marry anybody- just file the paperwork. Most likely is I know if I ever kill another MT Lion I will get it stuffed, or a rug made. The tail was as long as the body and was thick, it's back feet were large. Upon further examination, the cougar turned out to be P-104, who was collared just two weeks ago for a study. Although locals swear they have seen mountain lions, the WV DNR says the creature no longer exists in the state. Conservation agents searched for the animal last night and resumed looking this morning. (Daylight Cougars), I live in Braxton County on Upper OBrien near Wilsie, Google maps to locate all known points that. 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. But when they arrived, it became clear the lion's injuries which included broken bones, lacerations and likely internal injuries would be fatal. Yep, that's a local one. This is an old cat, and old cats get old-cat diseases, Clifford said. Most have been males looking for mates and their own territory. My guess is that its back was approx. 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. 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. I know a mountain lion when I'm within 125 feet of one. 2 1/2 feet high with a body in excess of 4 feet long. Meet San Diego Zoos mountain lion siblings and learn why the big cat is known as a puma, cougar and ghost cat, among other names. The cougar is regularly recorded on security cameras strolling through residential areas near Griffith Park. "The last cougar that existed here in West Virginia was eliminated decades ago. 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. 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. P-81, a 4-year-old male, was killed Sunday, Jan. 22, on the Pacific Coast . 0. 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. An Amish farmer along 944 in Cumberland County complained to the PGC a mountain lion was killing his sheep. Thats how a story relating a mountain lion in MonongaliaCounty was related to me last week. I felt stupid right then. I thought maybe you would like to know that they are definitely here in Hampshire County West Virginia as well.Submitted by: Nedra Platt. 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. A mountain lion hit and killed by a car in Milford, Conn., last month was a long way from home, most likely the . Well it moved, I seen it was a cat and scream for the girl to get her dog in the house, she thought I had lost my mind but thank heavens she did what I screamed for her to do and ran to the house this cat got up and started walking toward my drive, Larry couldn't believe his eyes and I said no house cat is that big at that distance! SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (KABC) -- A mountain lion was killed after being struck by a car in Simi Valley Thursday night. I saw a Mt. I was skeptical, but questioned him about the description of the cat. I have had two Moutain Lion sightings. Occasionally, a Cougar/Mountain Lion will be gray,dark brown, cinnamon which can appear almost black and, even more rarely, solid black mountain lion. It was close to dark, and an animal with a color that approximated a yellow lab appeared in the clear spot. Webmaster's Note! An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. to find a tree to climb some 100 yrds away. I'm 30 years old and scared to death for the safety of mydaughters. One western cat linked by DNA to a wild population in South Dakota traveled more than 1,500 miles before being struck down on a Connecticut highway in 2011, according to news reports. I have had a couple sightings and heard what I believe were two lions mating. The cougar appeared injured and stunned, but eventually ran. You have permission to edit this article. but I haven't heard anything about Mountain Lion sightings in this area, and I haven?t seen them, but that doesn't mean they aren't present. Harpers Ferry, where the Shenandoah River meets the Potomac River, is the site of a famous Civil War-era raid. Even Near The Hollywood Sign, LA Explained: How To Live Safely With Our Coyote Neighbors, It's Coyote Mating Season In Los Angeles. Various versions about the animal kill have since been spun across the Internet. 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. 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. I didn't know how many goose bumps a person could have on there neck but I could feel every one of them, In shock and afraid to move I froze for a moment and the big cat never seen me and kept moving. 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. The Missouri Dept of Conservation release information regarding a vehicle striking a mountain lion (cougar) not far from Six Flags. We were there a good 10 minutes.. 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. But he had not gotten in the room fast enough it had moved rather quickly. Its typically just a solo male coming through, he said, noting the DNR doesnt want a bear to set up shop near a city, where interaction and conflict with humans is inevitable. The driver was unhurt, officials said. You need to show some kind of a mountain lion sign (confirmed prints, pictures, and etc.) Shannon Becker was born and raised in Joplin and began in radio before graduating from Joplin Senior High in 1990. The weird thing about this is that we live in a fairly populated area where I never thought you would see a mountain lion, if that was what it really was (maybe a bobcat with a longer tail than normal?). Eastern mountain lions once native to the state are extinct. Wether or not anyone ever believes me I thought I should let it be known I now believe that Panthers exist in WV. Just found this website. He said they looked at each other for a very long several seconds before the mountain lion darted and ran into the darkness. You may opt-out anytime by clicking "unsubscribe" from the newsletter or from your account. She and her sister were taken to Dr. Scott Weldy, a wildlife . These are some of the pics. We are all originally from Pineville WV. Such things have happened. 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. Webmaster's Note!I've spent time on Kinnison Mountain picking ramps and hiking, but never saw any mountain lions. As the animal continued walking, it walked in front of trees which allowed us to give some perspective to its size. What questions do you have about Southern California? It was this huge magnificent beast, she said. Not only us, but two cars behind us also completely stopped and watched this graceful cat. In 1990 I was at a old coal mine sight on the Gauley River rd. 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. While going down the trail it was not there, we spotted on the return, maybe 3 hours afterwards. (Grizzlies never lived this far east). 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. Only two confirmed sightings have been recorded since 1994: one animal was struck on Interstate 70 in. Webmaster's Note! Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. The trail system is called Pinnacle Creek Trails. !Submitted by: Debbie Bond. A few minutes later I walked over to see that the big cat was tracking a deer and the cat track was 4 1/2 inches wide and looked to be about 6" to 7" long with the tail, a big head with small ears, black shiny hair with a long bushy tail.Submitted by: Ronnie SDate: Mon, January 21, 2008 11:45 am, After visiting your site I have decided to tell you of a sighting on a bow hunt with my 23 year old son who was 16 at the time. Along the way we have seen black bears, deer, and hawks. I know it was no domestic cat, due to the way it moved and the size.Sue Maund. As the ears looked really strange and small and the face seemed short just didnt dawn on me that it was a cat. . Diana Marchibroda and her miniature schnauzer froze in their tracks when the mountain lion stepped out of the woods last May. Some wanted to know if the lion was OK; others if it had been found. 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. 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. I've had nearly a dozen people tell me about their sightings but they didn't want their sighting published on the web. I was hunting in Morgan County, about 6 miles from Paw Paw, close to Detour Road. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources said the accident happened on. It continuedalong the logging road until it disappeared into some thick trees. He previously worked for KOAM. I was watching a clear spot along an old logging road, about 30 yards from my position. Not a first-hand sighting, so post/do not post at your discretion. The story was second hand from my in-laws who had heard about the attack on a neighbors pet. in Buckeye. I did see onedead beside the freeway in the Bay Area once. The mountain lions that once roamed the hills and hollows of West Virginia are long gone. My fishing buddy saw it and we agreed that it was a young mountain lion. I think it just wanted to get out of there it was as scared of us as we are of it, Door said. If you hit one with your vehicle here, you can keep it- all of it. I know the sound of them because I do research on the internet of different animals. And consider yourself lucky to see any of the elusive cats that exist or may exist in West Virginia (bobcat, mountain lion,). The male cougar, whose killing of a leashed dog has raised concerns about its behavior, probably won't be released back into the wild and could be sent to an animal sanctuary or euthanized, depending on its health, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said. In fact, most people never see this animal in the wild. Four States, WV seems like it would be good mountain lion habitat. I saw on your web site that itis believed that mountain lions are extinct in West Virginia. 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 last thing they saw was a big cats dark silhouette. 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. January 23, 2023. It was about 7:30 a.m. November 21, 2006 when I saw it walking through the field of our neighbor. An un-collared mountain lion, like the one pictured, was struck and killed in Malibu Tuesday night. While I was there I happened to be looking around at the stuff that was to be loaded up and I look up for the biggest surprise of my life, About 50' away there I saw solid black cat walking in a wide open area in the middle of the day with his nose on the ground. They were on the hill across from my house and close enough to see with the naked eye; but I still grabbed my binoculars to get a great look at them.Submitted by: Dorothy Lane. I'm interested in (please check all that apply). 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. 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. COPYRIGHT 2023 BY KOAM NEWS NOW. 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. Most were picked up by video cameras stationed along trails, he said. I have found myself landing on it numerous times, whether researching ramps, bobcats, or mountain lions! A photo of the mountain lion, stunned and injured in the roadway was taken by Tiffany Door and shared by MDC. So when he came running at me I figured there was another neighbor hood cat outside after him so I walked around the corner of the house and soon realized there wasn't another cat. (CNN) Another mountain lion near Los Angeles has died. I just laughed because I was born and raised in Logan WV and had also thought that stories like these were so much imagination. This was not even close to a bobcat. A mountain lion was struck and killed by a vehicle in Simi Valley Thursday evening, officials announced. That animal was traced by DNA to a population in the Black . Thank you for investing in your neighborhood. 107. 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. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love my daily morning newsletter, How To LA. Today, my friend, who lives in Ronceverte, told me that he heard a horrible scream that seemed to have come from a cat. They do exist and we know many other people that have seen them. Or, perhaps more likely, someone could deliberately (and illegally) release such an animal into the wild here. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. 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. For the latest national news from NPR and our live radio broadcast, visit LAist.com/radio. Another mountain lion near Los Angeles has died. My friend also saw it and we had about 30 seconds that it stood and looked at us. They are a beautiful Animal and are very much a part of West Virginia. All rights reserved. I am happy to have found your site. . The cat appeared stunned, unable to move. It was one. His. In Marshall County and parts south, there are confirmed sightings of sows (female bears) and cubs, Rauch said. I measured with my hand width and then again when I returned home and it was approx. A trail camera captures the mountain lion during its journey from west to east. Published: Jan. 29, 2023 at 9:53 AM PST (CNN) - Another mountain lion near Los Angeles has died. 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. Most mountain lions live about a decade. 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. About 15 years ago we were camped at the head of the Cranberry. WV., about three years ago. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. 2023 Southern California Public Radio - All Rights Reserved, A Brief History Of Why It Does Occasionally Snow In LA. Illinois State Police troopers responding Sunday night to a call about a car that struck a deer on Interstate 88 near Dauberman Road in Kane County were surprised to find a dead mountain lion instead. This is only the third confirmed mountain lion sighting in MDCs St. Louis Region since 2011. Not one has been spotted on any of the states multitude of trail cameras, treed by hounds or hit by a car, for example, he said. It is the county seat of Wyoming County and population approx: 750. Car mountain lion accident at Co Rd 15 & 26. A nature enthusiast and photographer, her Facebook profile and phone were flooded with messages from family, friends and strangers. Presley Ridge in Laurel Park WV, Harrison County. A mountain lion was hit and killed by a car traveling near Highway 77 in the Rio Grande Valley over the weekend, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials say. He was trotting and I could easily identify his large size, color, long tail, stockiness and head and the graceful movement. Is it possible that this was done by a mountain lion. I guess the Radars didn't want it. WHEELING If crisp September mornings spark a sudden urge to roam the local hillsides whether hunting or hiking keep in mind theres more to the states wild, wonderful slogan than white-tailed deer. 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. Shanks West Virginia is an unincorporated community in Hampshire County, West Virginia, the North Fork Little Cacapon River runs through Shanks WV. A police officers flashlight trailed. An animal sprang up on the bank from the road about 40 yards away. Hi My name is Brandi, I live in Four States, WV. Near the Silica Mine on Rt 522 a large mountain lion was literally leaping across the road in front of our car. Invalid password or account does not exist. 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. Or this one from Valentine's Day last: When it entered my scope, I was shocked to see what it was. Updated: Oct 17, 2022 / 05:11 PM CDT. about six years ago. Shanks WV. 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. One month ago my mother Celestine was taking my daughter Addie to baseball practice and had herfather in the car with them.. Blaine said it appeared healthy and strong, but he never expected to see a mountain lion in the wild. An adult male mountain lion was struck around 6:30 p.m Tuesday. Keep em wild., Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. Then.. It eventually ran away from the scene. 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. We invite you to share any stories you may have about mountain lions with us on the radio at 7:06 Saturday morning. P-22 is believed to be about 12 years old, making him the oldest Southern California cougar currently being studied. Mountain Lion Sighting North Mountain close to Gerrardstown, WV. There are still two other. The young male lion had been struck by a car around 7 a.m. in western Malibu. Connecticut DEP says it's possible and even likely that the mountain lion killed early Saturday morning is. 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. So if you think you have seen a black cougar, or mountain lion in West Virginia or Tennessee, you are not alone. If you want to see a mountain lion, now is your chance. So Isaid to him did the cat have big pointed ears and a short stubby tail and he said you don't understand Dad its tail was dragging the ground and he was bigger than Riley(our 110 lb black lab) so I convienced him to comedown that whatever it was, was long gone by now. The fact that we havent been able to find it in the vicinity suggests it was able to get up and get away, spokesman Dan Zarlenga said. The California. FRANKLIN COUNTY For about 10 minutes, a small crowd gathered on a rural highway here marveling at a rare sight: A mountain lion, just hit by a car, sat in the roadway, stunned.