Post by riverandcanyon on Nov 28, 2007 23:12:19 GMT -8
To my neighbors and friends: please be aware that this incident occurred in Duarte about 1/2 mile or so from Mountaincove and the City of Azusa border.
Please forward this email on to those who live in the Duarte/Azusa area, also you can email duartecrimetips@lasd.org if you want to be included on the Duarte/LASD email alert system- includes local incidents, crime, events, warnings etc.
[Remember, humans have developed housing and chosen to live within the animals' hunting range. They were here first.]
Originally emailed by duartecrimetips@lasd.org , copied and pasted unedited:
The City of Duarte is notifying the public of an incident involving a mountain lion in the back yard of a residence in the early morning hours of November 28, 2007 on Cedarwood Ave; near the top of Las Lomas Road. A mountain lion attacked two German Shepard’s in backyard of the residence. One of the German Shepard’s was injured and taken to the veterinarian. The other German Shepard was killed, partially eaten and buried by the mountain lion in the general proximity.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies along with the City of Duarte's Animal Control Officer responded to the residence as a result of the attack. The California Department of Fish and Game has jurisdiction and authority over these type of incidents and was notified. The California Department of Fish and Game does not see this attack as a threat to public safety and as such their suggested response includes educating and notifying the public of the dangers of this particular type of wildlife and the offering of a depredation permit to the owner of the dogs.
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The following recommendations for the public are advisable:
· Do not hike, jog or ride your bicycle alone in mountain lion country: Go in groups, with adults supervising children.
Keep children close to you: Observations of captured wild mountain lions reveal that the animals seem especially drawn to children. Keep children in your sight at all times.
Do not approach a mountain lion: Most mountain lions will try to avoid a confrontation. Give them a way to escape.
· Do not run from a mountain lion: Running may stimulate a mountain lion's instinct to chase. Instead, stand and face the animal. Make eye contact. If there are small children there, pick them up if possible so they don't panic and run. Although it may be awkward, pick them up without bending over or turning away from the mountain lion.
· Do not crouch or bend over: A person squatting or bending over looks a lot like a four-legged prey animal.
· Appear larger: Raise your arms. Open your jacket if you are wearing one. Again, pick up small children. Throw stones, branches, or whatever you can reach without crouching or turning your back. Wave your arms slowly and speak firmly in a loud voice. The idea is to convince the mountain lion that you are not prey and that you may be a danger to it.
· Fight back if attacked: Many potential victims have fought back successfully with rocks, sticks, caps, jackets, garden tools and their bare hands. Since a mountain lion usually tries to bite the head or neck, try to remain standing and face the attacking animal.
· Don't feed wildlife: By feeding deer, javelina or other wildlife in your yard, you may inadvertently attract mountain lions, which prey upon them.
· Deer and rabbit proof your landscape: Avoid using plants that deer prefer to eat; if landscaping attracts deer, mountain lions may be close by.
· Landscape for safety: Remove dense and/or low-lying vegetation provides good hiding places for mountain lions and coyotes, especially around children's play areas; make it difficult for wild predators to approach a yard unseen.
· Closely supervise children: Keep a close watch on children whenever they play outdoors. Make sure children are inside before dusk and not outside before dawn. Talk with children about mountain lions and teach them what to do if they encounter one.
· Install outdoor lighting: Keep the house perimeter well lit at night - especially along walkways - to keep any approaching mountain lions visible.
· Keep pets secure: Roaming pets are easy prey for hungry mountain lions and coyotes. Either bring pets inside or keep them in a kennel with a secure top. Don't feed pets outside;
If you sight a mountain lion in your area, please contact the Temple Sheriff Station at 626-285-7171.
DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE TO REGISTER IN THIS COURSE. THIS MESSAGE IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSED ONLY.
Please forward this email on to those who live in the Duarte/Azusa area, also you can email duartecrimetips@lasd.org if you want to be included on the Duarte/LASD email alert system- includes local incidents, crime, events, warnings etc.
[Remember, humans have developed housing and chosen to live within the animals' hunting range. They were here first.]
Originally emailed by duartecrimetips@lasd.org , copied and pasted unedited:
The City of Duarte is notifying the public of an incident involving a mountain lion in the back yard of a residence in the early morning hours of November 28, 2007 on Cedarwood Ave; near the top of Las Lomas Road. A mountain lion attacked two German Shepard’s in backyard of the residence. One of the German Shepard’s was injured and taken to the veterinarian. The other German Shepard was killed, partially eaten and buried by the mountain lion in the general proximity.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies along with the City of Duarte's Animal Control Officer responded to the residence as a result of the attack. The California Department of Fish and Game has jurisdiction and authority over these type of incidents and was notified. The California Department of Fish and Game does not see this attack as a threat to public safety and as such their suggested response includes educating and notifying the public of the dangers of this particular type of wildlife and the offering of a depredation permit to the owner of the dogs.
.
The following recommendations for the public are advisable:
· Do not hike, jog or ride your bicycle alone in mountain lion country: Go in groups, with adults supervising children.
Keep children close to you: Observations of captured wild mountain lions reveal that the animals seem especially drawn to children. Keep children in your sight at all times.
Do not approach a mountain lion: Most mountain lions will try to avoid a confrontation. Give them a way to escape.
· Do not run from a mountain lion: Running may stimulate a mountain lion's instinct to chase. Instead, stand and face the animal. Make eye contact. If there are small children there, pick them up if possible so they don't panic and run. Although it may be awkward, pick them up without bending over or turning away from the mountain lion.
· Do not crouch or bend over: A person squatting or bending over looks a lot like a four-legged prey animal.
· Appear larger: Raise your arms. Open your jacket if you are wearing one. Again, pick up small children. Throw stones, branches, or whatever you can reach without crouching or turning your back. Wave your arms slowly and speak firmly in a loud voice. The idea is to convince the mountain lion that you are not prey and that you may be a danger to it.
· Fight back if attacked: Many potential victims have fought back successfully with rocks, sticks, caps, jackets, garden tools and their bare hands. Since a mountain lion usually tries to bite the head or neck, try to remain standing and face the attacking animal.
· Don't feed wildlife: By feeding deer, javelina or other wildlife in your yard, you may inadvertently attract mountain lions, which prey upon them.
· Deer and rabbit proof your landscape: Avoid using plants that deer prefer to eat; if landscaping attracts deer, mountain lions may be close by.
· Landscape for safety: Remove dense and/or low-lying vegetation provides good hiding places for mountain lions and coyotes, especially around children's play areas; make it difficult for wild predators to approach a yard unseen.
· Closely supervise children: Keep a close watch on children whenever they play outdoors. Make sure children are inside before dusk and not outside before dawn. Talk with children about mountain lions and teach them what to do if they encounter one.
· Install outdoor lighting: Keep the house perimeter well lit at night - especially along walkways - to keep any approaching mountain lions visible.
· Keep pets secure: Roaming pets are easy prey for hungry mountain lions and coyotes. Either bring pets inside or keep them in a kennel with a secure top. Don't feed pets outside;
If you sight a mountain lion in your area, please contact the Temple Sheriff Station at 626-285-7171.
DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE TO REGISTER IN THIS COURSE. THIS MESSAGE IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSED ONLY.
