Reported Mountain Lion In Maryland Park Actually A Coyote
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GREENBELT, Md. (WJZ) -- A reported mountain lion sighting in a Prince George's County park turned out to be a coyote.
The report stated that a woman spotted a mountain lion in Greenbelt Park, WUSA9 confirmed Tuesday.
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The woman reported seeing the animal along a path around 3 p.m. She told U.S. Park Police it was tall enough to come up to her waist, but didn't seem aggressive.
Greenbelt Park is managed by the National Park Service.
Crews were seen from a D.C. chopper searching the park with long guns.
Officials are asking that people avoid the park as they investigate the report.
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