For all my readers who have been reporting and speculating on there being mountain lions in New Jersey, comes this news item from nearby PA.
A mysterious big cat has been documented in eastern Pennsylvania’s Lehigh County, leading some to speculate a species long believed locally extinct has returned. Pennsylvania State Police say photos of the creature were taken Sunday, Oct. 15, in Lower Macungie Township (near Allentown).
“Upon further investigation it was determined that the image captured a large feline, possibly a mountain lion, in the fields behind Hanover Drive. If seen, do not approach. The Pennsylvania Game Commission has been alerted," police said.
Lower Macungie Township is about 30 miles west of Frenchtown, NJ.
Mountain lions, also known as cougars, panthers and pumas, are considered extinct in Pennsylvania, as well as in New Jersey.
Endangered NJ has inquired with psp.pa.gov about the photos that were taken.
via Twitter
Troopers responded to @LowerMacungie and confirmed a large feline was seen in the fields behind Hanover Dr. If seen, do not approach, contact PSP Fogelsville or @PAGameComm. @69News @mcall @lehighvalley @LVNewsdotcom pic.twitter.com/6QAZuJu0Z0
— Trooper Branosky @PSPTroopMPIO October 15, 2023
USFWS file photo - not taken in Pennsylvania
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