Greetings, all…
If you have been in the canyon lately, you know that mountain lion activity is once again on the rise. A mountain lion was seen by several visitors on Monday, along the road just beyond mile marker 1. This same lion initially moved toward a small group of visitors picnicking along the creek in that area. One very unusual aspect of this encounter was that it occurred at about 1:00 in the afternoon. Also, the visitors reported that the lion’s rib-cage was clearly visible, indicating this is a very hungry, and possibly desperate animal. As we know, this is only one of at least 3 lions in the area.
Please be extra cautious on your patrols in the canyon, and take every opportunity to alert visitors are the risk posed by the lions, and what to do if they do see one. Encourage visitors NOT to jog alone on the tram road, especially in the early morning or at dusk, and to be extra careful if they have young children with them.
If you can be out there adding another FS presence in the canyon by patrolling and talking to visitors, that would be great. Be sure to bring your cell phone – and your yellow whistle.
Be safe,
Carol
Carol Paradise Tornow, Ph.D.
Secretary, SCVP Board
CarolTornow@comcast.net