US EditionMountain Lion Spotted Wandering in Duluth Near Two Schools
Two east-side Duluth schools were secured after a mountain lion with a tracking collar was spotted nearby, prompting coordinated safety measures by local authorities.
- On Wednesday, Dec. 3, the Duluth Police Department announced a mountain lion sighting, prompting Ordean East Middle School and Congdon Park Elementary to keep everyone inside after the alert.
- The collar on the animal is broken and it was unclear who put a collar on the animal, and John Erb, Research Biologist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, said it is '99% certain it came from Nebraska as part of a study.'
- DNR records show the cat was tracked since early September near Fergus Falls and multiple Northland communities, and DNA analysis confirmed it near Eau Claire and Cable; Bre Bujold recorded a 45-second video.
- Duluth Police said parents were notified around 2:00 p.m. that the all-clear was issued after schools lifted secure status, and law enforcement urged caution and no approach to the animal.
- The DNR reminded the public that cougars are protected and should not be shot, advising to face the animal and speak firmly if confronted, while John Erb said the cat is likely to keep moving.
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