sharper Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_28728.aspx Durham Cops Issue Mountain Lion Warning After Sightings In Pickering Sunday November 2, 2008 CityNews.ca Staff Most everybody loves a cute pet, but there were reports of a much bigger cat on the prowl in Pickering Sunday and local residents most certainly did not want to feed this one. Durham Police issued the warning concerning a mountain lion after two reports of sightings during recent weeks. "The first incident involved an adult on Oct. 16 and the second was on Oct. 29 a 12-year-old boy reported that he had seen a mountain lion," confirmed Sgt. Jim Griepsma. The mere possibility of the large and potentially dangerous animal approaching schools or private homes prompted letters home for students in the area, leaving parents like Steve McCafferty understandably on edge. "If it was to come across any of the kids or even myself, it could potentially have killed us," he lamented. "It is a large animal, I'm pretty sure it could do some serious damage." Mountain lion attacks are considered fairly rare in Canada, though they can certainly be fatal when they do occur. The police warning is especially pertinent for dog owners, since the large cats are often drawn to the furry pets. And in the rare and unfortunate event that you encounter the wild animal, you're advised to make yourself as large as possible and rather than running, back away slowly, calling 911 at your nearest opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 See http://www.ofncommunity.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=25144 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucabrasi Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 (edited) http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_28728.aspx And in the rare and unfortunate event that you encounter the wild animal... I love this line. Sounds like a done deal. Edited November 3, 2008 by robell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Things like this are part of life in the Northwest of the Province. I have personally seen a Mountain Lion. In fact I chased it down the trail to get a better look at it. Bears are a dime a dozen. Really, there's nothing to fret about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigger Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Unless you're riding a bike. Then its a game of tag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Here Kitty, kitty....................here kitty, kitty....................BANG ! ! ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Wouldn't be surprised if it was someone's escaped pet. Back in the late 90's I remember hearing about cougar sightings (of the feline type) in the Hwy 7 and Mccowan road area in Markham. If you're going to be hiking in areas where cougars have been sighted, I'd recommend going along with someone...Especially someone who runs slower than you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pameladallaire Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 The Ontario Puma Foundation is already looking into this sighting. I had to talk on the CBC radio last night about the existance of pumas in Ontario and that they are an endangered species on the MNR list. Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 I think it's Steve French! p.- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Pike Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Steve French!????? BWAAAA HAAA HAAAA HAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARK69 Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 If it's Steve French then there must some "green" growin' around there somewhere. Get out the choppers and have a look boys. Freek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAGKING Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Cougars tend to shay away from people, the feline variety that it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemper Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 "Ive met cats and dogs smarter than Cory and Trevor...actually MOST cats and dogs are smarter than cory and trevor" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 (edited) I saw one once near Pontypool about 40 years ago and there was a black one spotted several times in this area a number of years ago. The one in this area was seen crossing the tote road north of Massey and a couple of days later, it was seen crossing hwy 108 north of Elliot Lake. They say that they don't come in black but the witnesses say that's what they saw. Dan C. I agree, Bear, moose, cats, no big deal, just another part of nature. Edited November 6, 2008 by Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirk Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 Pop quiz Billy Bob, are you callin that cat with a Ruger M77 24"heavy Barrel in 22-250 or is it a 243?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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