The Scuttle Butt that I have been told was the eastern mountain lions, were exterminated decades ago in Greenbrier County but that doesn't mean they aren't present Are you aware that there have been big cat sightings in other counties around Greenbrier County. And the other near our home in Leadmine, Tucker Co. They are a beautiful Animal and are very much a part of West Virginia. 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. Numerous mountain lions in the area are collared, tracked, and studied by the National Park Service, but this particular lion was not, so scientists did not have any additional information about him. of Natural Resources. It happened on December 26, 2006. I am a college graduate and I work for AFLAC. In the face of a drier future, that iconic piece of Americana is on its way out in Southern California. We were shocked to see this photo b/c we usually only get to see. The zip code for Paw Paw is 25434.Detour Road is (County Route 18). Mountain lion P-81 was killed last weekend after likely being struck by a vehicle in the western Santa Monica Mountains, officials announced Friday. Contrary to popular belief, there are no black panthers in USA. Not that wildlife enthusiasts wouldnt like for there to be some, he noted. (Check out wvdnr.gov for updates on these animals and others.). Every weekday, you'll get fresh, community-driven stories that catch you up with our independent local news. Then.. I felt stupid right then. Dots on the map represent each mountain lion sighting. about six years ago. I am greatful others have been seeing them and are posting their sightings on your site as well. LAist is part of Southern California Public Radio, a member-supported public media network. We had noticed several deer tracks and then out of the blue notced a very different track following them. It was just recently photographed in Preston County. Today, my friend, who lives in Ronceverte, told me that he heard a horrible scream that seemed to have come from a cat. Woodland bison were pushed by human settlement into wilder areas. Tail of the creature, Kinnison Mountain WV. 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. He comes to KOAM 7 News Now-CBS/FOX (Morgan-Murphy Media) with more than 30 years in media and entertainment. 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. Glad to hear we?re not the only ones who have felt that the big cat it here (eastern wv) having migrated to the area many years ago.Sincerely, Butch DownsDate: Wed, September 19, 2007 8:19 am. WV 26330 (304) 848-5000 . 0. 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. about a mile from West LIberty when I saw what I thought at first glance was a deer. Last April, workers broke ground on what will be the worlds largest wildlife crossing. An Amish farmer along 944 in Cumberland County complained to the PGC a mountain lion was killing his sheep. No one else was hurt. The famous Hollywood-roaming mountain lion known as P-22 is drastically underweight and probably was struck and injured by a car, according to wildlife experts Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, who are giving him a health exam amid concerns about his behavior, including killing a leashed dog. A female bald eagle got herself ensnared in an illegally staged steel trap in mid-February, but due to the kindness and work of quite a few, she's now on the mend. I was gonna call the DNR but I was afraid that they wouldn't believe me either since they didn't believe my mother.. What Can I do to convince them that this is not a fake call and that we did see and hear it.. Is it gonnatake someone to be killed or hurt by this thing for them to come and check it out and not laugh at u? 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. Webmaster's Note! 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. Construction is expected to be completed by early 2025. Anyway, to make a long story short, our bass player, Markel Fertig, was driving to the mountains of Pocahontas County about 6 years ago. I have not seen a picture that was claimed to be in West Virginia yet, that I did not see that same picture (taken elsewhere) on the internet.. 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. But it's really more for humans. 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. LOS ANGELES - A mountain lion was hit and killed by a car on the 405 Freeway overnight. Had to be put down by fish and game people. You have permission to edit this article. I fully expected a deer to appear their. That's what it looks like to me as well, 4bear!! The sound that mountain lion made is nothing like you would ever imagine, It made the hair stand up on the back of my neck and it scared me. (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 . We were very excited, but we're unable to get any pictures.Thank you!Submitted by: Krissi WoodDate: Sun, January 27, 2008 3:22 pm. The unknown factor is how many of the big cats are being kept illegally in West Virginia. I have found myself landing on it numerous times, whether researching ramps, bobcats, or mountain lions! 50 feet. It was beige, had a long tail, and cub like ears. 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. Its true. (AP Photo/Cheryl Senter, File). MDC advice. No humans were injured, but the mountain lion was apparently injured and stunned. I am happy to have found your site. I was skeptical, but questioned him about the description of the cat. I kept having visions of my son in danger and it involved a mountain lion and no matter what I did I could not get the fear to go away. Is it possible that this was done by a mountain lion. A driver caught the incredible moment a mountain lion was hit by a car and flipped through the air in Boulder Canyon, Colorado. Theres also the occasional bobcat or a flash of orangey-red that suggests the presence of a fox. The CDFW says drivers need to be aware of the potential for wildlife to be crossing our roads. I can assure you that what I saw was in facta mountain lion.Submitted by: Ken Vandevort. My approx. It was an experience The lion continued up towards Cacapon mountain.Sincerely,Terry and Marsha Moore. I wanted to do some research into my sighting. 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. Some wanted to know if the lion was OK; others if it had been found. 106. 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. P-22 was first captured in 2012 and fitted with a GPS tracking collar as part of a National Park Service study. One thing those who wander area woods likely wont see, however, is a mountain lion, Rauch said. Mismanagement, Sloppy Hiring Practices, Lack Of Transparency. In the summer of 2007, two friends and I were going fishing above Cheat Bridge in Randolph Co., WV. All rights reserved. The mountain lions that once roamed the hills and hollows of West Virginia are long gone. SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (KABC) -- A mountain lion was killed after being struck by a car in Simi Valley Thursday night. Doors photo of the cat went viral by Tuesday. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) was notified at about 7 p.m. and contacted a local veterinarian to prepare for possible treatment. LCRT confirmed using photos and other sign. He added the agency understands the importance of this animal to the community and to California," and we recognize the sadness of it.". 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. I turned to go back and decided to have one last look and that bad feeling hit me again. I measured with my hand width and then again when I returned home and it was approx. The cougar also is suspected of attacking another Chihuahua in the Silver Lake neighborhood this month. The human population is simply too high, he said. And it never bared its teeth or roared. Browsing around, a REALLY big lion can top 200 lbs. Both are the same species, but have different sub-species status. 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. I dont see that ever happening again.. I thought it might have been a bobcat, but his description sounded more like a puma/mountain lion! 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. Near the Silica Mine on Rt 522 a large mountain lion was literally leaping across the road in front of our car. The 140-pound mountain lion was hit by a small SUV on a highway in Milton, Connecticut early Saturday morning, and died from its injuries. But I know what I saw! 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). But when they arrived, it became clear the lion's injuries which included broken bones, lacerations and likely internal injuries would be fatal. Alternative headline: A Coyote's Guide To Mating in L.A. 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. P-22 has lived much of his life in Griffith Park, crossing two major freeways to get there. Gormania 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. So I walked up into the rocks to prove it was ok to get down and he freaked out again. LOS ANGELES (AP) 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. January 15, 2023. There was a problem saving your notification. The tail was as long as the body and was thick, it's back feet were large. I'm from California and have spent quite a lot of time in the Sierras, Cascades, San Bernardinos, San Jacintos, and the Rockies. The very sad news: there was a PGC ear tag on it. It was in fact a mountain lion that I saw. 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. Eastern mountain lions once native to the state are extinct. Sometimes people said they saw a lion out by Purina Farms, or Highway V. But there was never any hard proof. Not a first-hand sighting, so post/do not post at your discretion. Linn County, Mo. 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. They had recently added a right-of-way along the ridge to access wells they drilled the past several months. Most were picked up by video cameras stationed along trails, he said. It was about 75 yards away in a meadow. Later we heard movement around our campsite and what sounded like hissing. Then I look above my building on the hill side and saw a large bodied animal. A second look revealed to me that it was an adult mountain lion, 100-125#. So if you think you have seen a black cougar, or mountain lion in West Virginia or Tennessee, you are not alone. Theres a saying, a fed bear is a dead bear,' Rauch said. 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. Subscribe with this special offer to keep reading, (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). October 18, 2022. This is a first. He said they looked at each other for a very long several seconds before the mountain lion darted and ran into the darkness. Lion crouched down along the road at Gormania WV. I walked to within 5 steps of the tree and I could not believe my eyes. We won't share it with anyone else. One month ago my mother Celestine was taking my daughter Addie to baseball practice and had herfather in the car with them.. Upon my return to Pa. Keep em wild., Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. Have you heard of any other sightings in this area? It was extremely large with a long tail, probably 4-5 feet at least. Mountain lion hit by car in Franklin County. 90 percent of the "woman screaming" sounds are only hoot owls, Did you mean: Mcelroy creek in Tyler County, I found your site after googling lion sightings for Huntington, West Virginia, Mysterious animal photo in Lahmansville in Grant County West Virginia, Mountain Lion sighting I-79 north near Weston, WV in Lewis County in 1999 or 2000, Mountain Lion sighting in Mt. Mountain Lion (Cougar) confirmed DNR image. I'm 30 years old and scared to death for the safety of mydaughters. 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. 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. I later tried to talk to the DNR about it but they said we were making it up. It was close to dark, and an animal with a color that approximated a yellow lab appeared in the clear spot. Im baffled., Suspect charged in fatal shooting in downtown St. Louis, Former Sweetie Pies TV star Tim Norman gets two life sentences in nephews death, Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol slams ump C.B. Webmaster's Note! 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. MDC asks anyone who might see the animal to maintain a safe distance, do not approach it, and report the sighting to MDC or local law enforcement. IDNR said they believe it was the same. The rugged and remote location would make it a perfect place for a big cat to hide. 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. Back to Top Eastern Cougars (#109) Jan 15 2013 And shed heard talk of other, bigger sightings. CHICAGO (CBS) -- A mountain lion was hit and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 88 in DeKalb County over the weekend. The mountain lion died of injuries in the crash, but the SUV driver was uninjured. 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.