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12/17/2010 by Editor

Mountain Lion sighted Near Trail

Dec. 16, 2010 – Boulder city, NV. – According to a report in the Las Vegas Sun this a.m. a mountain lion was recently sighted near Keyes Drive in Boulder City.  Keys Drive going east turns into the Old Historic Railroad Grade/trail which in turn becomes part of the River Mountains Loop Trail system.   Mountain Lions have always been part of the wildlife mix in the River Mountains, just not seen that often.  These big cats have a taste for Desert Big Horn Sheep and the River Mountains are home to one of the largest reproducing herds in the State of Nevada.  The LV Sun goes on to report that yearling cats are often booted out of their home this time of year to fend for themselves, so they are looking for their own territory to roam and hunt.

Mountain Lion

Mountain Lion file photo….

Mountain Lion file photo….

National Park Service Advice for Mountain Lion Encounters:

  1. Avoid behavior that may attract a mountain lion. Avoid hiking or jogging alone. Children shouldn’t run ahead on a trail.
  2. If you see a mountain lion:  Remain calm. Never run.!!! Report the sighting to the Nevada Department of Wildlife at 702-486-5127.
  3. If you encounter an aggressive mountain lion: Do all you can to appear large and threatening. Hold your ground. Wave your arms. Shout. Throw rocks if the lion approaches.

If you have a cell phone and feel in immediate danger, call 911.

Note: Since 1999 when the trail became operational, this is the first reported sighting near the trail.

Filed Under: Big Horn Sheep, Blog, wildlife Tagged With: Desert Big Horn Sheep, Mountain Lion, wildlife

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  1. Travis haselton says

    01/18/2011 at 6:55 PM

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Za_ltzQi4Y

    I have lived here my whole life and sightings are quite common. They are an elusive animal and as long as you follow the above advice, there will be no problems.

    • rmltman says

      01/19/2011 at 10:15 AM

      Thanks for the comment…Our users have more issues with coyotes on and along the trail on almost a daily basis. A few of these boys have gotten aggressive per reports.

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