Mountain Lion Spotted In Area of Homes, School In Fort Collins During Early Morning
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4) - Fort Collins Police Department tweeted Monday a mountain lion was seen near Mathews Street and Tulane Drive early in the morning. This was in the area of homes, as well as an elementary school.
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"Please be aware of your surroundings in that area and keep an extra eye on small pets & children. If the mountain lion is sighted, you can contact [Colorado Parks & Wildlife," the police department tweeted in part.
CPW says a Fort Collins police officer watched the mountain lion run across the road.
Early this morning, there was a mountain lion sighting near Mathews/Tulane. Please be aware of your surroundings in that area and keep an extra eye on small pets & children. If the mountain lion is sighted, you can contact @COParksWildlife
— Fort Collins Police (@FCPolice) November 8, 2021
CPW responded to the Fort Collins PD tweet and also shared advice to anyone who encounters a mountain lion.
If you see a mountain lion:
— CPW NE Region (@CPW_NE) November 8, 2021
- Stay calm, do not run.
- Do all you can to appear larger.
- Haze it away with loud noises (set off your car alarm).
- Call our Fort Collins office at 970-472-4300 to report it.
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Anyone who sees a mountain lion in Fort Collins can call the police department's non-emergency line at 970-472-4300 to make a report.
See more tips about mountain lion encounters from CPW in another recent mountain lion sighting CBS Denver reported on.