A mountain lion was seen in Frisco, close to Lake Lewisville, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
On November 4, the lion was reported to the state parks department after being captured on security camera footage.
Brent Blackwell, a resident in Frisco, reported the occurrence to the City of Frisco and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) after receiving an alert on his surveillance camera system Friday morning. The TPWD verified the incident.
According to Blackwell, “usually it is not a big deal because normally it is a rabbit (or) dogs have been sprayed by skunks.” “I zoomed in and played that video. I was surprised and quickly woken up by that.
A Mountain lion was seen in Frisco
Blackwell claimed that his discomfort stemmed from the size of the animal’s tail.
“I kind of realized it is not a bobcat at that point,” Blackwell remarked.
The length of the animal’s tail is roughly two feet. The mountain lion is seen in the video circling its body and scanning the backyard for 10 or so seconds before heading out.
The little video was uploaded to Blackwell’s neighborhood page. According to him, his neighbors are concerned about the security of their kids and dogs.
“Hopefully, we will not see it, as no one has seen it during the day. Blackwell remarked, “Hopefully, it moved on and we do not see it.”
Sam Kieschnick, TPWD’s Urban Wildlife Biologist, says the mountain lion is unlikely to make a comeback.
The local communities are advised by experts to remain alert and not to panic.
Kieschnick stated, “You want to make sure that you look like an aggressive organism, too, if it does come towards you.” “The best course of action is to fight back, make loud noises, and appear as large as possible.”
Residents are requested to report any sightings to Rachel Richter, the local wildlife biologist, as TPWD is keeping an eye on the area.
According to a news release from Frisco police, “it is likely that this mountain lion is just passing through and will not stay in the area for an extended period of time.”
There were multiple reports of mountain lion sightings in Collin and Dallas counties in 2020, including one in Rowlett where a mountain lion was captured on a trail camera. At the time, biologists stated that they believed the mountain lion was probably a visiting adolescent male who was looking for a “home range, a place where it can establish itself.”
Although they can be found all throughout the state, the parks agency formerly stated that mountain lions are more prevalent in the Trans-Pecos region, which is located west of the Pecos River in extreme West Texas.
Crepuscular, mountain lions often show up at dusk, are evasive and timid, and hardly ever cause trouble for humans. According to experts, witnessing a mountain lion is uncommon, and a second time is even more so.
Less than 30 confirmed fatal mountain lion attacks on humans have occurred in North America in the past century, making attacks on humans exceedingly uncommon. In Texas, there are no documented instances of a wild mountain lion attacking a person and killing them.
TPWD advises people not to let children and small pets play outside unattended when they live in regions where mountain lion activity may be present. The department provided advice for anyone who could come across a mountain lion:
- Take every child off the ground right away.
- The lion should not be approached.
- Remain composed. Speak quietly and take your time.
- Keep your posture straight and face the lion.
- You must not ignore the lion. Slowly back off.
- Do not run.
- Make every effort to make your image larger. Never try to hide or crouch.
- Throw rocks, sticks, or anything else you can get your hands on if the lion is being hostile.
- Fight back if the lion attacks. Lions can be repelled by retaliating.
Cougars, pumas, panthers, painters, and catamounts are some of the various names for mountain lions. The cats are tall and thin, with a small head and a notably long tail, according to TPWD. The light tawny brown tint of its fur can appear gray or nearly black, depending on the lighting. With a tail that is two to three feet long, the mountain lion’s body can grow up to four feet in length. They can weigh between 70 and 170 pounds and reach a height of two and a half feet.
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