Mountain lion sightings on the rise in Summit County, Colorado
Frisco, CO – Mountain lion sightings have been on the rise in Summit County, Colorado, in recent weeks. This has led to increased concern among residents and visitors alike.
According to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), there have been at least 10 confirmed mountain lion sightings in Summit County since the beginning of the year. This is more than double the number of sightings that were reported during the same period last year.
The CPW believes that the increase in sightings is due to a number of factors, including:
- The growth of the mountain lion population in Colorado. The state’s mountain lion population has been growing steadily for the past several years. This is due in part to the reintroduction of mountain lions to Colorado in the 1990s.
- The expansion of human development into mountain lion habitat. As the human population in Colorado has grown, so has the amount of development in mountain lion habitat. This has led to more interactions between humans and mountain lions.
- The increase in outdoor recreation. More and more people are enjoying outdoor recreation in Colorado, which has also led to more interactions between humans and mountain lions.
The CPW is urging residents and visitors to be aware of the increased risk of mountain lion encounters. It is important to take precautions to avoid attracting mountain lions, such as:
- Never feed mountain lions.
- Store food and trash properly.
- Keep pets on a leash.
- Be aware of your surroundings when hiking or biking.
- Carry bear spray.
If you do encounter a mountain lion, the CPW recommends that you:
- Stay calm.
- Do not run.
- Make yourself look as big as possible.
- Make loud noises.
- Back away slowly.
If a mountain lion attacks, fight back. Mountain lions are powerful animals, but they can be defeated if you fight back with all your strength.
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