Look out for the cat

It’s a scary thought…the Missouri Department of Conservation has confirmed the sighting of a mountain lion on private land in Pulaski County. The confirmation is based on a trail camera photo taken June 29. The name of the landowner and the property location are not being released at the request of the landowner. Mountain lions are naturally shy of humans and generally pose little danger to people, even in states with thriving breeding populations. Although mountain lions are protected by law, Missouri’s Wildlife Code allows people to protect themselves and their property if they are threatened.