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Resident reports suspected pregnant mountain lion near Airport Road; county asks to be notified
Summary
A resident reported two mountain-lion sightings near Airport Road and requested the county follow up; staff advised contacting county staff or the tip line and to notify TriCounty Health or other appropriate agencies as needed.
During the public-comment period a resident reported two mountain-lion sightings near Airport Road and expressed concern the animal may be pregnant and could den near homes where children and dogs live.
The resident identified property owners Jerry and Judy Lloyd as neighbors who observed the animal. County staff advised the resident to contact county staff (the meeting referenced "myself or Todd") or the county tip line to get the report to the proper responders quickly. Staff asked the resident to send contact information so staff can follow up.
Why it matters: The sighting near residential properties raises public-safety and wildlife-management concerns; county staff asked for quick notification so appropriate agencies can assess the risk and respond.
What's next: Staff asked the resident to forward contact information so county staff can coordinate with relevant wildlife or public-safety authorities; no formal action or mitigation plan was adopted at the meeting.
