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Longtime El Dorado County resident Richard Morgan is warning residents to be on alert after his dog Malcolm was killed by a mountain lion in his own backyard. The family spotted the mountain lion at around 9 p.m. Thursday night when they were calling their dog. “In my 57 years here, I don’t think I’ve ever heard of a mountain lion jumping a fence and taking a family dog,” said Morgan. Minutes after being spotted the mountain lion ran away. The Placerville family is concerned about their safety since the fence did not stop the mountain lion from attacking their dog. “It’s kind of like, can we be out here after dark? Is it going to jump the fence and prey on one of us?” said Morgan. The El Dorado County Sheriff’s office told KCRA 3 that in the last month, they have received 14 reports of mountain lion sightings throughout the county. Kyle Parker, spokesperson for the sheriff’s office said the sightings have been in areas like Georgetown, Somerset and Shingle Springs. “Just to be aware of the surroundings and just take precautions. Have something that you can use just in that chance encounter,” said Parker. If there is an immediate threat to the community’s safety Parker said they send out a deputy to respond, but if not, they will pass the case to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Morgan said he is already taking steps to stay safe like installing cameras and sensor lights. But he would like officials to take more action to address the issue. “Track them, collar them, chip them, whatever you have to do to have an awareness of what their area is and how many there are,” said Morgan.KCRA 3 contacted the California Department of Fish and Wildlife but no one was available for an interview. Officials ask residents to report any mountain lion sightings by calling 916-358-2917.
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. —
Longtime El Dorado County resident Richard Morgan is warning residents to be on alert after his dog Malcolm was killed by a mountain lion in his own backyard.
The family spotted the mountain lion at around 9 p.m. Thursday night when they were calling their dog.
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“In my 57 years here, I don’t think I’ve ever heard of a mountain lion jumping a fence and taking a family dog,” said Morgan.
Minutes after being spotted the mountain lion ran away.
The Placerville family is concerned about their safety since the fence did not stop the mountain lion from attacking their dog.
“It’s kind of like, can we be out here after dark? Is it going to jump the fence and prey on one of us?” said Morgan.
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s office told KCRA 3 that in the last month, they have received 14 reports of mountain lion sightings throughout the county.
Kyle Parker, spokesperson for the sheriff’s office said the sightings have been in areas like Georgetown, Somerset and Shingle Springs.
“Just to be aware of the surroundings and just take precautions. Have something that you can use just in that chance encounter,” said Parker.
If there is an immediate threat to the community’s safety Parker said they send out a deputy to respond, but if not, they will pass the case to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Morgan said he is already taking steps to stay safe like installing cameras and sensor lights. But he would like officials to take more action to address the issue.
“Track them, collar them, chip them, whatever you have to do to have an awareness of what their area is and how many there are,” said Morgan.
KCRA 3 contacted the California Department of Fish and Wildlife but no one was available for an interview.
Officials ask residents to report any mountain lion sightings by calling 916-358-2917.
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