Star-Telegram
- September - 2004
Officials warn residents of mountain lion sighting
FLOWER MOUND -- Authorities are
warning area residents to be aware of a mountain lion recently spotted near Farm Road 2499 and Pecan Drive, reports show.
Mountain lions are native to the area and sightings have been reported around Grapevine Lake for more than
a decade, according to a release issued Tuesday by Christina Howard, Flower Mound's animal services supervisor. Sightings
are rare because of the high level of residential and commercial development, officials said.
If you see a
mountain lion, do not approach the lion; do not run; try to look as big as possible; keep children in sight and close to you;
back away slowly, keeping eye contact; and fight back if attacked.
Lions are generally calm, quiet, and elusive, and attacks
on humans are rare, the release stated.
To report a mountain lion sighting or for more information, contact Flower Mound
Animal Services at (972) 874-6390. e
