Friday, March 28, 2008

Cougars Are In The Upper Peninsula

FreeP - Cougar country: tracks hint at presence in Delta County

It is only a matter of time until cougars journey into the Neebish Island area. Via the Cheboygan Daily Tribune - DNR gives advice if cougar spotted

- Stop, stand tall and do not run. Pick up small children. Do not run. A cougar's instinct is to chase.

- Do not approach the animal.

- Try to appear larger than the cougar. Never take your eyes off the animal or turn your back. Do not crouch down or try to hide.

- If the animal displays aggressive behavior, shout, wave your arms and throw rocks. The idea is to convince the cougar that you are not prey, but a potential danger.

- If the cougar attacks, fight back aggressively and try to stay on your feet. Cougars have been driven away by people who have fought back.


Savethecougar.org has the cougar track pictures from Delta County: http://www.savethecougar.org/Michigan-cougar-tracks-3-12-2008/

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