And they are not usually a danger to human beings unless they feel threatened.
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The big cat is believed to have been frightened by a passing bus of shouting school children and climbed up the wooden power pole Tuesday in Lucerne Valley, according to the Associated Press. Several birds were harassing the stranded animal, according to his testimony. Because this rare and elusive cat sat in one place for such a long time, folks were able to get a rare glimpse and even photos of this mountain lion, which is not usually an easy feat.
A mountain lion was spotted roaming around the vicinity of Arrowhead Lake Road in San Bernardino County, California, Tuesday afternoon, animal control officers said.
“It was amusing”, said resident Jose Ruiz. Kele Younger, who works there, told the Daily Press that residents should be cautious as the cougar may return to the area again.
Residents of nearby Hesperia were warned the same day about a mountain lion roaming that city’s streets.
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While the Department of Fish and Wildlife has to deal with similar situations involving mountain lions, Hughan said no one in his department has ever encountered anything quite like this.
