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Updated: 6:50 AM Jul 15, 2008
Search Called Off For Reported Lion On The Loose
Click Full Story to read the press release by El Paso County Sheriff's Office about the search Monday for the reported lion, turned unknown animal. Posted: 8:39 AM Jul 14, 2008Reporter: KKTV Email Address: News@kktv.com |
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Posted by: C.O.
Location: Colorado
on Jul 15, 2008 at 04:09 PM
Response to mike: You are so right about Nick Sculac. He is a crook and a scoundrel. He has stolen money from former volunteers with playing on their hopes and dreams. BEWARE OF Nick Sculac and the Big Cats of Serenity Springs. Posted by: mike Location: calhan on Jul 14, 2008 at 10:54 PM Big Cats of Serenity Springs is located just a few miles north east of this sighting. Nick Sculak the owner of this sanctuary is questionable at best and his employess are no better. Use caution taking his word seriously as its really his neck that is on the line. I personally talked to DOW deputy Flohes today and he also claims that the security precautions at this sanctuary are poor and should be seriously looked at. Theres no doubt in my mind that this is a Big cat, as I have said for years that its just a matter of time that one escapes from this poorly maintained location. Next week Nick and his staff will have another fundraiser to buy a bigger better $100,000 truck/ corvette/ custom mo [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: In the Springs
Location: Colorado
on Jul 15, 2008 at 03:26 PM
As posted by Jackie, " The lion was last seen on Yellow Road with a scarecrow and a tin man! "...that's too funny! lol [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: boe
Location: denver
on Jul 15, 2008 at 02:15 PM
we will know in a day or two,if it,s a cat,wen it gets hungry?most cats abandoned by there owners will just finde a place to hide for a day or two,,thinking there owner will be back to feed it,,,then after 2 or 3 days the neiborhood might find some livestock missing???? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: boe didly
Location: denver
on Jul 15, 2008 at 01:50 PM
looks like a old cat,someones pet???old cats tails get that way,just like in the picks,,,,dont dismiss this sighting>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Nona
Location: Vail
on Jul 15, 2008 at 01:15 PM
To Jackie Location: C/S on Jul 14, 2008 at 03:03 PM "This just goes to show how STUPIED people in Colorado are. Not hurting the animal is important, someone in this state brought it here now the animal is being punished. The persons out looking for this lion are trying to save your lives idiots and the life of the lion that is scared and confused. If you think joking about this is a good time, you are sick and need to get a brain. I'm cheering for the lion because you people are ignorant!" The people of Colorado are not stupid!Learn how to spell the word stupid! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: shawn
Location: yoder
on Jul 15, 2008 at 12:34 PM
In refreance the sheriff reports now that it was probubly a a lorge dog. How would they know the diffrence between a large dog and a large cat when the same sheriffs office CAN NOT tell the diffrence between a starved,neglected and abused horse and those that are well taken care of and fed! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Brian
Location: C/S CO
on Jul 15, 2008 at 11:17 AM
Sasha From GA, the circuit city is no where near the sighting! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Stinky
on Jul 15, 2008 at 11:16 AM
Foxes run by my house every day and I have pets.........welcome to CO!!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: C
Location: Colorado
on Jul 15, 2008 at 10:09 AM
I have to agree with Sasha about Nick. Knowing his background personally, I believe that this was a publicity stunt to get more people to go out to the sanctuary. I love how they are always pushing pictures with the cubs, and now with Caracal cubs that have to be over 12 weeks of age. The cubs are too old regardless of size for pictures. Just a new way for Nick to line his pockets instead of caring for the cats at BCSS. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Sasha
Location: GA
on Jul 15, 2008 at 09:30 AM
Wow! Now there's a bear on the loose and broke into a Circuit City in that area! I say look at the zoo. Some disgruntled worker may be on the rampage! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Sasha
Location: GA
on Jul 15, 2008 at 09:24 AM
I think that the lion escaped from the sanctuary, but was caught and brought back shortly after the story broke. Nick, the owner, probably won't admit that though, in fear of being fined. That's probably why he's so "convinced" it's a dog. He wants everyone to believe that and to get off of his back. Also, about the tail....lions' tails are usually skinny or narrow, however, as anyone who has a cat knows, if he's spooked by something, his tail may fluff out. Could be what we are seeing in the picture...the lion spooked by Nick and gang coming after him. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: E
Location: black forest
on Jul 15, 2008 at 09:23 AM
A lion on the loose....A bear in circuit city...lions and tigers and bears OH MY! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: ED
Location: Falcon
on Jul 15, 2008 at 09:21 AM
WHy was the photo of what ever release to the pulbic. From the photo it could be a lion a dog or anything that you want it to be. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Springs
on Jul 15, 2008 at 09:16 AM
If you are so worried about your kids, then why do you live where the animals could very well roam? Whatever [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: LAURA
Location: Col Springs
on Jul 15, 2008 at 09:00 AM
I love animals and I know everyone has to be cautious but I hate the fact that there is always someone ready to shoot before they even know what is going on. Like I said I know it could be a scary situation and of course the animals are not house broken, I just wish there was another way instead of always ready to kill the animals first. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: bob
on Jul 15, 2008 at 08:36 AM
I love how so many people say they live where the lion was spotted but yet there are very few homes in that area. Maybe they are all Mexican houses with 100 people living in each one. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Annie
Location: c/s
on Jul 15, 2008 at 06:05 AM
kktv, thank you for having the forum on your web site. Its alwasy fun to comment and read other's. This is a great idea, let everyone vent and make their day! Have a great day [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: RANDY
Location: FALCON AREA
on Jul 15, 2008 at 06:04 AM
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HOAX AND WISHFUL THINKING IS THAT A HOAX IS INTENTIONAL AS WHEN YOU PUT A TOY DINOSAUR IN A LAKE AND CALL IT NESSIE. WISHFUL THINKING IS WHEN YOU ACTUALLY SEE SOMETHING BUT YOUR MIND GOES TO THE MOST EXTREME EXPLANANTION FOR WHAT YOU SAW. WHEN A PERSON IS SCARED BY SOMETHING THE MIND REFUSES TO ACCEPT THAT THE FRIGHT STEMMED FROM ANYHTING LESS THAN THE MOST FRIGHTENINGTHING THAT COULD BE THE CAUSE. THEY SAW WHAT THEY SAW, THEY WERE STARTLED BECAUSE IT LOOKED ODD, AND IMAGINATION / WISHFULL THINKING TOOK HOLD AND THE REST IS (LAUGHINGLY) HISTORY. IT HAS BEEN A LONG SUMMER, A HOT DRY SUMMER, GAS PROCES ARE UP, THE DA IS A CROOK, AND THE POLITICAL NEWS IS BAD SO PEOPLE WANT SOMETHING TO JAZZ THINGS UP -- HENCE WISHFUL THINKING. RANDY IN FALCON. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Jul 15, 2008 at 05:06 AM
The owner of the so said "lion" finally called authorities and admited that he had cut his dogs hair to look like a lion and that the dog had gotten lose. It's was great fun to follow the story though. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: MD
Location: Falcon
on Jul 14, 2008 at 11:28 PM
okay for the people who are having a cow about the lion. Calm down. seriously! I live close to where the "lion" was spotted..yeah it sucks that it could have been one. Not very likely though. But still get over it. If it gets your cows, it gets your cows. And for the parents who are freaking out because of your children, that's why they said keep them inside. Honestly it's not that big of a deal. My uncle and I were out in that area this morning looking for the thing. Didn't see any tracks or anything. It was probably a hoax anyways. People really need to calm down and not overreact to such things. Overreaction causes more problems than needed. And to the poeple yelling at the poeple making jokes. Leave them alone! Seriously, let them be the way they are. You telling them to be serious doesn't make them stop, it just makes them go on. Really, it does. And it's over with so obviously they didn't find anything. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: mike
Location: calhan
on Jul 14, 2008 at 10:54 PM
Big Cats of Serenity Springs is located just a few miles north east of this sighting. Nick Sculak the owner of this sanctuary is questionable at best and his employess are no better. Use caution taking his word seriously as its really his neck that is on the line. I personally talked to DOW deputy Flohes today and he also claims that the security precautions at this sanctuary are poor and should be seriously looked at. Theres no doubt in my mind that this is a Big cat, as I have said for years that its just a matter of time that one escapes from this poorly maintained location. Next week Nick and his staff will have another fundraiser to buy a bigger better $100,000 truck/ corvette/ custom motorcycle so Please use caution when giving donations because not all Charities are Charitable. Sincerly BH [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: MIKE
Location: CALHAN
on Jul 14, 2008 at 10:53 PM
Big Cats of Serenity Springs is located just a few miles north east of this sighting. Nick Sculak the owner of this sanctuary is questionable at best and his employess are no better. Use caution taking his word seriously as its really his neck that is on the line. I personally talked to DOW deputy Flohes today and he also claims that the security precautions at this sanctuary are poor and should be seriously looked at. Theres no doubt in my mind that this is a Big cat, as I have said for years that its just a matter of time that one escapes from this poorly maintained location. Next week Nick and his staff will have another fundraiser to buy a bigger better $100,000 truck/ corvette/ custom motorcycle so Please use caution when giving donations because not all Charities are Charitable. Sincerly BH [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Criss
Location: Ellicott
on Jul 14, 2008 at 10:13 PM
I am sorry but alot of what I have read disgusts me. I care cause I live not far from the sighting and we are already on edge with the wild dogs out here. I have kids and they were not aloud to play outside due to this scare. I will as will many be staying awake and keeping an eye out tonite, because I also own horses. I am not rich and I am sure no redneck, I am a person who lives day to day giving my children every childs dream. So your darn right I care if there is a lion scare,we have alot to lose out here. So townies unless you have walked in our shoes out here please keep your rude remarks to you-self. And I wanted to know if anyone out here has seen any thing. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: ASLAN
Location: Colodo Springsra
on Jul 14, 2008 at 10:01 PM
MMMMMMMMEEEEEEEEEOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!! HERE KITTY KITTY [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Brian
Location: Woodland Park
on Jul 14, 2008 at 09:40 PM
Today is a sad day for all Coloradin's. Many of you have made ignorant comments towards one another and obviously have very little idea what your talking about. Is it a lion? If I had to form an educated opinion based on evidence I would say it quite likely is. The paw print drawing as well as the profile in the photo suggests it's a large cat. If you pay attention to the few details you can see in the cell phone pic, like the forward sloped ears and slender raised tail, it's obviously not a dog. The stance and tail length are also similar to that of an african lion. Please feel free to form your own opinions, but don't make negative personal comments back and forth. It's just not how I feel we should treat our neighbors. Lion or not, the fear is real for many who live nearby. Here is a link to study. Everyone form their own opinion, but please do it repectfully. http://www.predatorconservation.com/lion.htm [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: JP
Location: Colorado Springs
on Jul 14, 2008 at 09:30 PM
You are all ridiculous. Let the authorities do their jobs, and stop ridiculing each other. Who cares how who spells what? Or how good or bad someone else's grammar is?! There are bigger issues to argue about... Like skyrocketing gas prices or the crime rate in our city! SHEESH [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Rachael
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
on Jul 14, 2008 at 08:55 PM
I hope it's not a lion at all. I agree with the newscaster that it may be a large dog such as a Great Pyranees or Newfoundland dog. The picture is of such poor quality that whatever it is could definitely be mistaken for a lion. In any case, I hope it gets caught soon so the locals can rest easy. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: confused
Location: nobody told me.
on Jul 14, 2008 at 08:37 PM
first glance lion. second look,dog. its scary to know someones cat was RAVAGED!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Lyric
Location: HI formerly Ellicott
on Jul 14, 2008 at 08:22 PM
So, um...what happened to the Department of Wildlife saying that they confirmed that the tracks were not from a mountain lion, but from an African lion????! If they had really confirmed that, should they really be calling off the search? Wow! Makes for a really good story though, doesn't it? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Lori
Location: Colorado Springs
on Jul 14, 2008 at 07:52 PM
Kris, your comments were good and your spelling was better than many so called "adults" that posted comments. Rita, you could use a course on manners, and another one on demonstrating class. I have 2 dyslexic family members and respect their intelligence. Kris is obviously not dyslexic, most people do not edit their posts prior to submission. This is not a test. If it is a lion on the loose, I hope they catch it soon. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: stephanie
Location: falcon
on Jul 14, 2008 at 07:52 PM
"Posted by: Todd Location: Colorado Springs on Jul 14, 2008 at 04:26 PM This is not a Lion, your all just a bunch of Rednacks out there, with nothing better to do." we are not all rednecks out here thank you. and learn how to spell it right. who gives if it is a lion or a dog. they just need to figure it out and get it right. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: anonymous
on Jul 14, 2008 at 07:52 PM
If BGSS knew it was a dog, why were they there all day, with their tranq kits? I live near that location, and heard that the zoo also had experts that agreed it might be a big cat. it's better they checked to be sure than to ignore it. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Jul 14, 2008 at 07:39 PM
So maybe it's a big dog, maybe it's not. I want to know why can't they find this big dog? Can't they just shake a big bag of kibble's & bit's & get it to come to them? What kind of tracker's are looking for this animal? Must be the CSPD. if it was running too fast they would find it catch it & give it a ticket. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Surprised...
Location: Col Spgs
on Jul 14, 2008 at 06:59 PM
I don't usually comment on things like this but couldn't resist this time. First of all, I think people are really being rude and ignorant. If you don't care about the story and think it is stupid, don't read it. If you care about it, being considerate. Were some of you never taught manners? It makes no difference where people live, country or city, and the comments I read are shocking to me. I don't understand why some people can't accept that there are different lifestyles for different people. Leave them alone! Perhaps this story opens the door for a new story. I am guessing that most errors are typographical. However, there are a lot of errors that can be attributed to lack of education. Tale v. tale, their v there, meen/mean...I could go on. It's sad to see that so many people do not have good english skills. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: karen
Location: Ellicott
on Jul 14, 2008 at 06:51 PM
I truly hope for everyone that lives out here that they are correct in saying that it is not a lion and just a big dog..I would hate to have that on my conscience if I was the "expert" and I said it was just a dog and someone or their pets were injured. I am not an expert but it doesn't resemble a dog to me. Lion, dog, whatever still big and has teeth.. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Susie
Location: Colorado Springs
on Jul 14, 2008 at 06:42 PM
Has the owner of Serenity Springs not taken count of his animals? How does he not know if one is missing? Is ther someone to whom he is accountable as to the count of big cats in his enclosure? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Junie
Location: CS
on Jul 14, 2008 at 06:37 PM
Ok, so my heart goes out to the people who are scared, and I'm really sorry that you're upset. But I just have to say, I was having a really bad today and just needed a laugh. So while some people may think it's in bad taste, thank you to those of you with amazing senses of humor. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Native
Location: CS
on Jul 14, 2008 at 06:18 PM
Some people don't keep track of their children why would they keep tabs on their lion? A lion is missing and no one notices. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Hannah Kathryn
Location: Colorado Springs
on Jul 14, 2008 at 06:17 PM
I think this looks more like a Chow or an Akita than a lion [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: So Sure
on Jul 14, 2008 at 06:05 PM
I am sure Dr. Dobson will say its the devil. Or Ted Haggard will try to massage it. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: OMG
on Jul 14, 2008 at 06:04 PM
KRDO just did a live report and drew a foot print in the sand as big as a car tire. IT'S BIG FOOT. RUN. KRDO get some real reporters you are a bunch of idiots. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymouse
Location: Canon City
on Jul 14, 2008 at 05:31 PM
We have so many people moving to this area, from out of state, that dont know a burro from a deer during hunting season. How are they going to know a lion from a dog? Hopefully, if you all are going to live in a mtn or plains area in Colorado, you will study up on what kind of animals you are looking at. There are books out there to help you if you cant figute it out on your own. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Jul 14, 2008 at 05:24 PM
By the way, without livestock, you can't buy meat in the supermarket or anywhere else. To those of us who have actually grown up in the "country" it is very obvious when someone has not. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Lynn
Location: E. El Paso County
on Jul 14, 2008 at 05:07 PM
Not too sure I agree. Looks like that tail is flipped over - if it's as short as it looks, it's not a dog's tail either. The proportions are wrong for a chow/malamute type dog. I'd like to hear from the people who saw it though. Cell phone photos sure are frustratingly vague! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Jul 14, 2008 at 05:00 PM
Great Pyrenees are white with a short tail that only goes to about half the length of their back legs. Husky/Malamute's have curled tails...usually grey/white/black not red, as described by the witnesses. It could be a large dog, but not any of the ones listed. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Ann
Location: Calhan
on Jul 14, 2008 at 04:57 PM
Actually I have more than 100 head of cattle and I think it was funny that anyone would think there was a lion and that it would take all day to find it!!! It's absurd that many could be so fooled. I find it absolutely hilarious the funny postings on here. Finding the humor makes life more fun!!!! Keep it up.... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: LMAO
on Jul 14, 2008 at 04:54 PM
WOW!! YOU DON'T EVEN GET THIS MANY COMMENTS ON A KILLING OR ANYTHINHG LIKE THAT. LOL.. IT'S KINDA FUNNY THAT THIS PIECE OF NEWS WAS SUCHA HIT.. SOUNDS LIKE PEOPLE ARE MORE EXCITED ABOUT IT THAN ANYTHING!! GOOD JOB KKTV FOR ENTERTAINING COLORADO PEOPLE. LOL. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: kate
Location: colorado springs
on Jul 14, 2008 at 04:49 PM
I'm not an expert on lions or dogs, but I do know that Chow's and Akita's are much, much smaller than a male lion and have curled tails which would be evident in the picture. So, it is not a Chow or an Akita. I would think it would be pretty clear to someone whether they were looking at a male lion or a large dog. Not many dog breeds that resemble lions are any where near the same size. Lion tails are straight with a small tuft of hair at the end, and they're long but not as long as their bodies, they're very similar to the one in the picture. I agree with some of the other entries. I believe it's a lion that escaped from the sanctuary and the guy just didn't want to get fined. If it hasn't been taken back yet, I'm sure it will be soon. I can't think of anywhere else it could have possibly come from. OH and if it is a lion, it doesn't matter if it's use to seeing people...it's still a lion and its insticts will take over once it gets hungry. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Rob
Location: Springfield, MO
on Jul 14, 2008 at 04:46 PM
Serenity Springs: "No, WE haven't lost a lion. We think that's just a really BIG dog... wearing cat boots... and a fur coat." [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Kane
Location: 719
on Jul 14, 2008 at 04:45 PM
Dis fo real fo reel? Shooot, I nhee ta git ma gat n den cap dat foo, nhaw wat i be sayin? let seen dis mutha bac ta da mutha land shoot foo. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Lion Tamer
Location: falcon
on Jul 14, 2008 at 04:38 PM
LMAO that dogs name is Capone. He use to live near me and poop on my porch LOL. They moved yesterday to Falcon Hwy and Log RD. This is too funny. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: bob
on Jul 14, 2008 at 04:31 PM
Oops, sorry guys its just a doggie! But that dosent mean that you guys can't still freak out over nothing. How about giant grasshoppers. Hide all your grass and cover your corn, grasshoppers are loose. yee haw [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Todd
Location: Colorado Springs
on Jul 14, 2008 at 04:26 PM
This is not a Lion, your all just a bunch of Rednacks out there, with nothing better to do. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Margie
Location: Washington state
on Jul 14, 2008 at 04:18 PM
my kids live in Peyton on Oasis drive in the area of the search, I hope you're sure that lion isn't still on the prowl... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: jennifer
Location: falconhwy and log
on Jul 14, 2008 at 04:17 PM
So who is feeding my horse tonight any takers? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Michelle
Location: Colorado Springs
on Jul 14, 2008 at 04:11 PM
At first glance, this creature does appear to have the facial/head structure of a lion. However, its tail is a dead giveaway. Lions generally have tails almost as long as their bodies. This is not a lion. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Barb
Location: Colorado Springs
on Jul 14, 2008 at 04:01 PM
the more I look at the picture, the more it looks like a Chow Chow, even the muzzle bears a resemblence to one [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: chris
Location: falcon
on Jul 14, 2008 at 03:52 PM
Hope they catch it soon or they have Infrared (IR) scopes. Lions love the night. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Koshare
Location: Colorado Springs
on Jul 14, 2008 at 03:48 PM
The more I look at the picture the more I think it is a Malamute. Probably at home napping by now. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Aaron
Location: Colo. Springs
on Jul 14, 2008 at 03:46 PM
KOAA has this reported as a great pyrenees dog. They are also reporting the search being called off. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: ann
Location: calhan co
on Jul 14, 2008 at 03:43 PM
You know some of you think this is just fun and games but for us individuals who actually live out here we would like to know the thing is captured and that our children, small pets, and livestock are out of danger. The idiots who are thinking this is "no big deal" are obviously city folk to which they are not affected. Try thinking of others for a change and if you can't do that don't even bother giving us your two cents it's not wanted. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: D
Location: 1/2 Mile from spotting
on Jul 14, 2008 at 03:41 PM
seeing as there are people who don't really understand this; kids, and teens out here in the country do walk, ride horses and even motorcycles etc. to go places, I know my friends and I have lived out here all our lives even though we've been driving for years now we used to walk all over the country out here, so this is an important thing to follow, as you may have noticed we are still in a drought out here so all the fields blend in and it would very easy for a brown/tan animal to hide in the brown/tan tall grass, also in case you don't understand, those who have livestock depend on those livestock compare it to your paycheck, one cow gone equals at LEAST one paycheck gone, now wouldn't you be concerned to? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Lynn
Location: E. El Paso County
on Jul 14, 2008 at 03:40 PM
Wow. That is SO not a picture of a Great Pyrenees. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: JAY
Location: COLORADO SPRINGS
on Jul 14, 2008 at 03:38 PM
jokes happen. some people are like that. i work at bcss on weekends and lions are not to be fooled with. even a so called "tame" one. if it is a lion out there, people on horseback with "lassos at the ready" should go home before their lion chow. let nick and the dow handle it just report any sightings to the sheriff. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: The Wizard
on Jul 14, 2008 at 03:37 PM
keep heading east lion, head to Kansas. Dorothy and the tin man are waiting for you there. It takes courage, courage I say. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: twitty bird
Location: bird house in peyon
on Jul 14, 2008 at 03:34 PM
"I thought I saw a putty cat!!!!" (who cares if you can track ip address, big deal you searched google and found the subject "IP Address". You got to be proud f yourself, now back to the story Loose Lion.) [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Kris
on Jul 14, 2008 at 03:33 PM
One I would just like to say that in my ealier post I know my speeling was not so great & I'm sorry. Two you people can just drop the hole subject, if you go to the Colorado Springs Gazette it says that the search was called off to lack of evidence. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: RAWR!
Location: ellicott
on Jul 14, 2008 at 03:30 PM
oh oh oh!! its tigger! or.. its.. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: bob
on Jul 14, 2008 at 03:28 PM
I think its a highly trained lion from alqueda. That would explain why they cant find it. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Zoey
Location: FALCON
on Jul 14, 2008 at 03:27 PM
I thought that picture looked more like a dinosaur.. especially if you think the tail is the head. So if I were you I'd be checking for "Little Foot" in my backyard too! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Colorado Springs
on Jul 14, 2008 at 03:20 PM
It seems kmgh.com has the most info. They say that DOW has confirmed that tracks they found are of an African lion. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Morty
Location: C Springs
on Jul 14, 2008 at 03:18 PM
Not enough evidence of lion. Search called off. Classic. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: computer geek
Location: anywhere there is internet
on Jul 14, 2008 at 03:11 PM
Do you know that when you go to a website, your IP address is captured? This is a number that is assigned to your computer by the company that gives you internet. This # is logged to your internet account just like your telephone when you make a call. It is called an IP ADDRESS. Search it on Google and learn. You could be located if the need arises. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: So Funny
on Jul 14, 2008 at 03:07 PM
All you people freaking out. What if? You can what if yourself all day about everything. Lighten up. To KKTV and the other news outlets, lets try focusing on something of real importance. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Instigator
Location: Ellicott
on Jul 14, 2008 at 03:06 PM
I dont know about you, but Ive always wanted a lion head attached to my wall. Ive got some steaks hanging on my barb wire fence even as we speak. Here kitty kitty... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dorothy & Friends
on Jul 14, 2008 at 03:04 PM
Some of us walking down the yellow brick road had a conversation with our friend the lion, it went something like this: Tin Woodsman: Not even a rhinoceros? Cowardly Lion: Imposerous! Dorothy: Supposing you met an elephant? Cowardly Lion: I'd wrap him up in cellophant. Dorothy: What about a hippopotamus? Cowardly Lion: I'd thrash him from top to bottomus. Scarecrow: What if it were a brontosaurus? Cowardly Lion: I'd show him who was king of the forest [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: A Dad and a pet owner too
Location: Calhan
on Jul 14, 2008 at 03:03 PM
How intelligent of these idiots to mock a seriousness threat. My advice to them, stay in school and stay off drugs! This Lion needs to be caught before anyone gets hurt or worse. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jackie
Location: C/S
on Jul 14, 2008 at 03:03 PM
This just goes to show how STUPIED people in Colorado are. Not hurting the animal is important, someone in this state brought it here now the animal is being punished. The persons out looking for this lion are trying to save your lives idiots and the life of the lion that is scared and confused. If you think joking about this is a good time, you are sick and need to get a brain. I'm cheering for the lion because you people are ignorant! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: bob
on Jul 14, 2008 at 03:03 PM
I know! Lets call steve Irwi....oh, nevermind. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Ellie Mae
on Jul 14, 2008 at 03:03 PM
Audrey with your spelling you do prove hillbillies are reading this. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Rita
Location: The Springs
on Jul 14, 2008 at 03:01 PM
Kris - Your comments are great. But for a 15 year old, your spelling and punctuation are embarrassing. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: John
Location: Simla
on Jul 14, 2008 at 02:50 PM
I Think it is a Tiger! Keep looking [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: jennifer
Location: log rd
on Jul 14, 2008 at 02:49 PM
My house is in some of the news shots if that gives you an idea of how close it is to us. The cops have it under control and I do not fear for my livestock because I have millions of people milling around here. The lion is not coming out anytime soon if it is a lion and not a big dog. I am glad the cops are taking care of the situation. But bob I have a three year old that plays in the front yard do you think because we live in the country his life is not as important. And I am not a hillbilly I am very well educated and have many friend including my neighbor and her two young kids that live across the street. I am just thankful for all the effort [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Jul 14, 2008 at 02:45 PM
Hmmm, bring to mind the song "The Lion Sleeps Tonight"... it's all funny until somebody's child, pet, or livestock get attacked. I'm sure the lion is so shook up now it will go and hide until dark and then who knows what will happen during the night. Nice. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Kris
on Jul 14, 2008 at 02:43 PM
Ok I may only be 15 years-old here, but it sounds to me that some of the people who are posting these comment are acting yonger than me! I live not to far from there myself. Now I don't know if its a dog or a lion, or someone just palying a joke, But whatever the hell it is you guys need to grow up & realize that there are little kids who walk to there friends houses,we do go on walks, people do have pet & livestock out here. Plus who ever said that the news people must be having a slow day, Shouldn't you be at work?(sorry for the people who do stay at home, but I'm pretty sure that most of you people do work)Now with saying that I don't care that I'm only 15, & I don't care if you don't listen to me, but if this is a lion THIS IS NOT A JOKE! Now I'm not trying to cry of these comments but serously you people need to grow up, & take this just a little more serously. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Kelli R
Location: Peyton
on Jul 14, 2008 at 02:43 PM
Hey, maybe we can have Jack Hanna tranquilize it from a helicopter and make sure that all the news outlets are covering it so that Colorado Springs can have even more ridiculous exposure in the media - then zero in on it at the end and it's just Bubba's lost Chow. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Charley
Location: Ft. Carson
on Jul 14, 2008 at 02:41 PM
Well it is good to know that people are making fun of a potentially deadly situation. The fact of the matter is that this animal will not be killed if there is no need for it to be. They are equipped with a tranquilizer gun to sedate the animal. I'm sorry to say but human lives are more important than this amazing animal's life [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anne
Location: Log & Garrett
on Jul 14, 2008 at 02:34 PM
I live right were the lion was spotted and from the pictures I've seen it looks like an older Akita dog. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Citizen
Location: Peyton
on Jul 14, 2008 at 02:31 PM
Wow, law enforcement is all over this. Maybe they should hunt down the child sex predators as much as they are with this lion. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Rush, CO
on Jul 14, 2008 at 02:29 PM
Ok...Let's just make jokes about this... a lion is not native here and nobody knows where it came from...no let's not worry about losing our livestock...let's not worry about losing our friends and family...let's not worry about the people who are trying to make sure that the people in this area are safe...after all it hasn't attack anyone or anything...YET...after all...Lions only attack to eat...they only attack animals and people when they are hungry or scared, right? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: the lion hunter
on Jul 14, 2008 at 02:28 PM
Thats funny, "He could devestate livestock"? Isnt't that what the livestock is for, eating? The other thing, if you haven't been out to Peyton or Calhan, it sure looks like the Savannah's of Africa. He probably feels right at home, minus the barbwire fences. This is better then the Jerry Springer show: jokes, serious comments, joke, serious comments, more jokes. Two questions: 1. do the police tranqulize the lion or kill it. 2. Will some gun-ho cowboy find the lion first and be the hero and get his 10 minutes of fame on the new. You make the call. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: bb
Location: neighbor to the big cats
on Jul 14, 2008 at 02:19 PM
You don't know where it could possibly come from????? How about at Scott & Guthrie where a guy has over 100 of them??? Gee, ya think it might have come from there?? Nick Skulac, the owner, is lying, like he always does. It's one of his. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Alicia
Location: Falcon
on Jul 14, 2008 at 02:15 PM
Although I am concerned for the people in the area and their animals, I hope the animal is taken without injury and this issue is resolved quickly. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: bob
on Jul 14, 2008 at 02:13 PM
awwe falcon resident, why do I have to be an ignorant fool? That saddens me that you would think that of me. Just to inform you, Falcon is not that close to log rd and falcon highway. Falcon highway is a long road, but thank you for your concern. keep locked up in your house there in Falcon and dont come out til its safe ok. I dont want you to get hurt. There are lots of savage amimals running around the neighborhood of woodman hills!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Bob
on Jul 14, 2008 at 02:07 PM
Attn: Falcon Resident I live past Falcon and I know all about you City people who move to the country. Big shots who move out here because you want to be peacefull, than you cause car wrecks in your big hurry. Cant handle the winters, cant handle deer or coyotes being around your home. They were here first. Yea, Lions are'nt the norm but here you all are reacting to something that is not proven. Great for a Monday Laugh. Fool you call me, look in the mirror. :) [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Steve
Location: C/S
on Jul 14, 2008 at 02:05 PM
Is this even a "confirmed" lion sighting?? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: mother & mother-in-law of CS residences
Location: from a place where people care about each other
on Jul 14, 2008 at 02:05 PM
How can some of you be so nonchalant and callous about the lives of people and animals in that area. You, who are joking should be so ashamed of yourselves. If there was a threat to you, your family, your pets or your home you would not be taking this situation so lightly. So the next time you are in crisis remember how you behaved today and don't be surprised if others make jokes of your situation. Shame shame shame on you. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: christian
Location: falcon
on Jul 14, 2008 at 02:05 PM
you all need to stop being rude i walked out to feed my horse and i looked to the left and about 100feet and my cat was being ravaged by the lion [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Logan
Location: Black Forest
on Jul 14, 2008 at 02:05 PM
A whole bunch of people are just freaking out over this whole lion thing.....if it were a lion from a reserve then it probably is harmless because they dont hunt (they havent for years) and they get fed all their food and if the lion were dangerous how did it get into a reserve in the first place.lots of wild animals put into reserves are from the circus of from PEOPLE WHO PREVIOUSLY OWNED THEM and cant take care of them anymore,whcih means it probably has always been domesticated and probably has never lived and hunted or even killed in the wild. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: SD
Location: Falcon
on Jul 14, 2008 at 02:04 PM
ummm i live like 1/2 away and i think its kinda funny i meen how in the world do you loose a lion arent they known for like killing things [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jennifer K.
on Jul 14, 2008 at 02:01 PM
OMG The first close up picture of the lion! http://www.my999radio.com/cc-common/mainheadlines2.html?feed=106059&article=3953072 [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: christian
Location: falcon
on Jul 14, 2008 at 02:00 PM
we are not hillbillies out here the lion was next to my house ravaging my cat and we dont have to walk 10 miles to are fiends house [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Sarah
Location: C/S
on Jul 14, 2008 at 01:58 PM
WOW! I just wonder where the Lion came from. I can see a Bear wondering out if its territory, beings this is Colorado. But a Lion?! I cannot imagine where it came from! I hope everybody keeps their animals and children inside till it is caught. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Mufasa
Location: Falcon
on Jul 14, 2008 at 01:58 PM
ROAR!!!! ROAR!!!!! ROAR!!!! DON'T SHOOT ME!! I WILL EAT YOUR PETS!!! (By the way, crybabies. This is the funniest news story I have heard in a long time.) [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: T
Location: in the neighborhood
on Jul 14, 2008 at 01:58 PM
Lthe "LYIN'" guy says it's not his - said the same thing when another cat got our a few years ago. As usuall, he's lying through his teeth. Just one example of this scumbag - after 9/11 he complained with a big newpaper add that because of the terrorists, he wasn't getting enough money donated to him. His jsut a crook and a collector - and the cat is his - if you follow the line back from where it's been sighted, it goes to this creeps place (Scott & Guthrie). They won't see the cat for awhile, not until it cools off - it's resting someplace in the shade. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Peyton
on Jul 14, 2008 at 01:50 PM
you know a lot of you do need to grow up. This is rural El Paso County and a lot of the county 4-h kids live out here and it is one week before fair and no one needs to loose their livestock to someone else's stuidity for letting this lion go in the first place. Many of the families also have other livestock that is their lively hood so don't the people in toen get on a soapbox unless you have been in this type of situation [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: audrey
Location: calhan
on Jul 14, 2008 at 01:49 PM
in reply to bob.Hillbillies do have friends just because you could not handle it out here doesn't mean others can't. many kids and young adults work local ranches and farms out here. some even ride horse backor dirtbikes or even yes walk to 10 miles. I am just thankful I have not heard on the news that a young cowgirlor cowboy where hurt doing something they injoy doing. At least us "hillbillies" are showing bettermanners and respect forour fellow human beings the full bloodiedhillbielles and the want to be's as well as the everyday person. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Cindy Brady
on Jul 14, 2008 at 01:49 PM
WAIT! I can come down and do some standup to benefit this lion. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Lindsey
Location: Co Sprngs
on Jul 14, 2008 at 01:40 PM
Leave it alone? Are you mad? This is a lion we are talking about...Colorado is far from his natural habitat. He could devastate livestock or hurt someone. This isn't about being an animal lover; it's about protecting ourselves and neighbors first and then the lion. They're not going to kill it if they don't have to. If I was out there trying to locate a large LION I would want some sort of protection against him as well. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Falcon Resident
on Jul 14, 2008 at 01:38 PM
Bob, Guess you have not been to Falcon recently. Why don't you go try to catch the lion. You sound like one of those smarter than anyone else kind of person. So go get it big shot. Better you than a 12 year old innocent child.. You ignorant fool [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Sohbe
Location: Falcon
on Jul 14, 2008 at 01:36 PM
Please. Now really, you don't have to be overly serious about it. I doubt that there really is an animal such as an African lion. I live out there too, and it doesn't worry me very much. If it's even a lion (and not a large dog), then just keep your pets inside. Don't get all defensive because people're making jokes, they don't really mean harm. Anyway, like I said, I think it'd be a big dog. I don't know where else it would come from, except a home keeping it illegally. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: BRE
Location: COLO
on Jul 14, 2008 at 01:26 PM
IT'S PROBABLY A TRANQULIZER GUN. THE ONLY WAY THEY WOULD KILL IT IS IF IT ATTACKED SOMEONE. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: bob
on Jul 14, 2008 at 01:25 PM
Haha are you guys realy crying about the jokes on here? "Lion can do to a 12 year old walking over to their friend’s house to play for the afternoon" Give me a break. Its not in the city. what 12yo kid would walk 10 miles to go to a friends house. Besides Hillbillies dont have friends. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Michelle
Location: Falcon
on Jul 14, 2008 at 01:19 PM
I think the ones with the rude comments need to find something better to do. I live 1/2 mile from there and it is no laughing matter. Grow up!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Chuck
Location: Colorado Springs
on Jul 14, 2008 at 01:14 PM
According to the Gazette, they have tranquilizer guns. Plus, it's not like Colorado is an African Lion's natural habitat. If it shows any signs of aggression, shoot it. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Stephen
Location: Manitou Springs
on Jul 14, 2008 at 01:08 PM
His name is Sparky. He is our pet and has escaped from the basement. Someone please help, however he doesn't take kindly to strangers. Thanks [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Bob
Location: c/s
on Jul 14, 2008 at 01:07 PM
Yes, I take this very serious BUT I know how most of you humans get when your scared. KILL KILL KILL. All you people being afraid and so scared, does not mean you have to kill an animal. Like was mentinoed below. 2 legged animals are the most dangerous. Get out side of the box you live in. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Falcon Resident
on Jul 14, 2008 at 01:05 PM
You ignorant fools leaving comments about tin man and junk like that. You are going to feel so bad if someone get's hurt. Since you don't have anything else to do but leave stupid ignorant comments, why not try getting a job...To the people who are genuinely concerned, thank you for your concern and kind words. We have many horses near this area and alot of children live in this area where the lion has been spotted...and when peoples lives and animals are in danger, how can you make comments on the spelling of words.. IGNORANCE is not something to be proud of. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jenny
Location: C/S
on Jul 14, 2008 at 12:57 PM
Sounds like a SLOW news day a for our KKTV, KRDO stations. We cant go a day without these 2 stations interupting scheduled programming or overplaying certain items in the news over and over. I bet a disgruntled employee from one of these stations, rigged the story. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jackie
Location: Colorado Springs
on Jul 14, 2008 at 12:49 PM
I see in the picture someone is carrying a gun. Are they going to shoot it to death like they do everything else around here? Kinda like Squeaky the harmless elk slaughtered by DOW. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Koshare
Location: Colorado Springs
on Jul 14, 2008 at 12:47 PM
I bet it's a dog. Maybe a Chow-Chow. Clipped into a lion clip for the summer. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jeff
Location: Colo Springs
on Jul 14, 2008 at 12:46 PM
I thought a lions tail was super thin until the tip of it where it gets 'fuzzy'.... The tail on this animal is the same dimension to the end... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: jacques
Location: colorado springs
on Jul 14, 2008 at 12:40 PM
Here Kitty-kitty?! Are you serious? The only actively engaged people are Screaming "Leave it Alone!!!" There is a lion in the city on the loose, everybody cry!!! Unless of course you feel that it is'nt your problem... or you can only say LOL!!! P-U-K-E is more like it. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: unknown
Location: calhan
on Jul 14, 2008 at 12:39 PM
You people need to stop! You probably do not live out here so you think this is so very funny and want to make jokes. Just step back for a second and imagine if this was in your neighborhood and had to worry about going outside or letting your animals out. Please just hope everyone will be safe and that they are able to find him and relocate him to a safe place!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Jul 14, 2008 at 12:28 PM
this is serious buisness so if u r in that area and dont believe the lion is real then if u or ur pets r attacked dont ask 4 our help. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Annie
Location: Falcon
on Jul 14, 2008 at 12:27 PM
Remember, no one knows where this lion came from--it could be someone's illegal pet and not fear humans. If it is someone's illegal pet, I hope they find out who that person is--it's so sad to see people try to domesticate a wild animal like that. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: The Wiz
on Jul 14, 2008 at 12:26 PM
News Reporter asking the Lion: Would you like to thank anyone for you being free? Lion: Not nobody. Not nohow [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: KRice TV
on Jul 14, 2008 at 12:25 PM
Lion Spotted walking along roadside locacl mice are scared. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: unknown
Location: unknown
on Jul 14, 2008 at 12:25 PM
Anybody hear anything about a lion in the restricted area of Schriever AFB? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Annonymous
Location: Falcon
on Jul 14, 2008 at 12:25 PM
I cannot believe people are actually making ridiculous jokes about an AFRICAN LION running around Falcon! Come on people…this is a serious situation. We all know what a Mountain Lion can do to a child waiting for the school bus; imagine for one moment what an African Lion can do to a 12 year old walking over to their friend’s house to play for the afternoon. Get a grip…not everything is a joke! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jackie
Location: Falcon
on Jul 14, 2008 at 12:22 PM
Tammie, so you think he's on his way to Wal-Mart? ;-) He took a wrong turn looking for Narnia! Seriously, I hope this matter gets taken care of soon without any harm to people or pets/livestock. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Lori
on Jul 14, 2008 at 12:13 PM
why do people have to be ignorant, this is serious as I have young children, do not find all the out of line comments very appropriate. I don't feel this is joke, keep your rude comments to yourself please, alot of us actually do care about this. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Brianna
Location: Naeve
on Jul 14, 2008 at 12:06 PM
is there a video of the lion? or more pictures..? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Mishelle
Location: Near Peyton Hwy
on Jul 14, 2008 at 12:06 PM
Has the big cat animal rescue been notified, was it one of their's that got out? They are not that far from the spotted location - so chances are its not a joke. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Kim
Location: Africa, apparently
on Jul 14, 2008 at 12:05 PM
No fair making jokes! We're stuck inside missing the safari! How long can it take to spot a lion out here. Geez! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Lori
Location: Peyton
on Jul 14, 2008 at 12:00 PM
has there been any more sightings???? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Brynn
Location: Peyton, CO
on Jul 14, 2008 at 12:00 PM
I am a stay at home mom (two babies) with a husband who drives truck over the road and I live 4 miles from that intersection..it's also not so funny because I heard from our trash company this morning around 8:30 that it was on the loose. Lord only knows where this WILD animal is! Prayers for everyone in the area and law enforcement doing their jobs. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Sly
Location: CO Springs, CO
on Jul 14, 2008 at 12:00 PM
I hope they catch the lion WITHOUT harming it. I would rather see the lion in a sanctuary where it is taken care of and can live out its life than to see it run free and do as lions do, eat anything that does not move faster than it. If you want to take the chance of losing a family member or your lively hood to a lion that is up to you. I love animals too and think they should be treated with respect, but I do not want to loose my family or lively hood to a lion. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Tonya
Location: Littleton
on Jul 14, 2008 at 11:48 AM
I agree with Debbie's post, Here Kitty, Kitty. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Mike
Location: Rocky Mountains
on Jul 14, 2008 at 11:37 AM
I think Ann and Jackie hit it on the head, or tail, or tale. Has this been confirmed by someone who is not feeling the effects of the 4th of July drunkedness ? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Lori
Location: cs
on Jul 14, 2008 at 11:36 AM
Can't some one just point him toward kansas..sure Dorothy could help him out.. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Tammie
Location: The Gables on Woodmen Rd
on Jul 14, 2008 at 11:32 AM
Lion spotted southwest of the power lines where a chopper was working on the wires. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: anyomous
Location: anyomous
on Jul 14, 2008 at 11:32 AM
please kep us updated it is heading towards us!?! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: LOL
on Jul 14, 2008 at 11:29 AM
So is the Lion driving or on foot? Leave the poor thing alone and let it get back home. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jane
Location: COS
on Jul 14, 2008 at 11:22 AM
Japanese TV has just picked up the story, they have the headline "Hello Kitty".. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: unknown
on Jul 14, 2008 at 11:20 AM
You know to some this may be a joke, but seriously there are kids @ home on summer break that are in this area & family animals that are out due to the owners having to work today before this ALERT was sent out!! Please keep the updates coming & pray that our nothing happens to our Families or pets!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Aaron
Location: Colo Springs
on Jul 14, 2008 at 11:14 AM
"Leave the animal alone!!! Its the 2 legged animals you need to be aware of." <-- we got our lead for "Grizzly Man 2" over here. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jason
Location: C/S
on Jul 14, 2008 at 11:11 AM
We have some ignorant people commenting in here. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Snowie
Location: Falcon highway
on Jul 14, 2008 at 10:59 AM
Well we are right in that area. I guess all we can do is grab our shot gun and hope the lion doesn't bother our animals. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Lynn
Location: Log Rd
on Jul 14, 2008 at 10:55 AM
There's a cop chopper on Log still... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jane
Location: COS
on Jul 14, 2008 at 10:55 AM
Why can't we just activate the LIONCAM??? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Ann
on Jul 14, 2008 at 10:51 AM
Leave the animal alone!!! Its the 2 legged animals you need to be aware of. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: SAMMIE
Location: ELLICOTT
on Jul 14, 2008 at 10:38 AM
Any more sightings...they are headed our way? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Debbie
Location: CS
on Jul 14, 2008 at 10:33 AM
here kitty, kitty, kitty...... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Lathena
Location: CSC
on Jul 14, 2008 at 10:31 AM
Please keep us updated. A friend of mine live really close to their and she cant leave work to check on her animals. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Jackie
Location: Falcon
on Jul 14, 2008 at 10:27 AM
The lion was last seen on Yellow Road with a scarecrow and a tin man! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Kathy
Location: COS
on Jul 14, 2008 at 10:18 AM
It's 'tail', not 'tale'. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: marie
Location: Woodland Park
on Jul 14, 2008 at 10:13 AM
So the lion has a big tale, huh? I'd sure like to hear it.... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Lynn
Location: E. El Paso County
on Jul 14, 2008 at 09:31 AM
As of 9:30 the lion has been sighted at Log/Garrett, and heading east [ Report Abuse ] |
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Kathy, please give details. I'd like to know. So it indeed was a lion!
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Why was the capture of the LION never reported on the air?
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Last time I checked a Great Pyrenees was white.
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If the authorities including the experts from the zoo did not find any lion spoor , then there must have been no lion. Simple logic. If they searched the area and no spoor means it wasnt a lion, if they had found something they would have said it.
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Looks like a lion. Walks like a lion. Smells like a lion. Tastes like chicken.
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NONA IN VAIL. Instead of spending your time insulting Coloradans on our love of animals you should be spending your time learning to spell STUPID
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You people need to relax, these are on here to discuss, not fight each other, give your opinion, not name calling. For goodness sakes Grow up. Look at yourselves fighting over something so small. Plus its a funny story I mean 'cmon.
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I happen to know the woman who took the photo. She is a very respected member of our community and a respected business woman.If she thought it was a lion then I would say it needed to be checked out. I would trust her before I would trust the word of anyone at the Big Cat Sancuary. I'm disappointed that people in the city think we are just a bunch of hicks out here. SHAME ON YOU
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Has anyone been able to view the second side-view image that Sharon Harding-Shaw took w/her cell phone? If so, then you would have clearly seen that it was a Great Pyrenees (dog)--dog's muzzle, ears, NO mane and long bushy tail. But the first photo was the one plastered all over the news because it looked more "lion-like" and made for a good story. Also, did anyone ever stop to think that the dog's owner--knowing that Big Cats of Serenity Springs is nearby--brought the dog in thinking that one of the big cats was loose? And that the dog was inside a house was the reason why it could not be found? I know that my friend's sister who lives in that area owns a Great Pyrenees that she allows to roam free on her property--I'm starting to think that it was her dog that Sharon took a picture of! I'm going to have to ask and see if her dog was out on her property!
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MEOW
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It is a large dog. I mean really people does that look like a lion. First of all, the tail is too fluffy. And second of all it is too dark to be a lion.
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1/4 MILE DOWN THE RD. NOT WORRIED BY THE CO. FOX EATING MY CHILD'S HAMSTER STINKY! BEEN HERE SINCE '74 MOVED OUT EAST, TO AVOID YOU MORON'S FROM CALI. AND YOUR DRIVE BY SHOOTINGS IN CO. SPRG. YES, WE HAVE CRITTERS OUT HERE, (NOT AS DANGEROUS AS A FOX) BUT, WHERE DO YOU THINK IT CAME FROM? NOT THE GROOMERS! DO A LITTLE RESEARCH INTO MR. NICK DOWN THE ROAD BEFORE, Y'ALL SPOUT YOUR MOUTH'S!!!!!
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I have looked up all the different dogs that people have mentioned and all of these dogs have lay down ears and muzzels that are more round and bear like, The picture of the animal has pointed ears and a longated muzzel. We have had bears and mountain lions out here, why does everyone not want to admit that it could be a lion. They gave the approximate size of the paw print and I don't know of any paws that size on dogs, I had a Saint Bernard that was over 200lbs and his paws didn't even come close. Plus there is so much open area bewteen properties out here,there could be a private owner of a lion and no one would know until it is out and I don't think they would come forward and claim it.
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I have been reading some of the comments and I cannot believe what is being said,we live about 1/8 mile from the sighting and we are not a bunch of mindless mexicans all living in one house, we are homeowners, we pay taxes and live out here to avoid people like you.If this animal is still out here, what are you going to say if it maims a person or kills livestock. We should be thankful that DOW and the Sheriff take these things seriously and care about our safety. I agree with all the bad comments about Nick, I have first hand knowledge of his bad ways, if Karen knew what he was up to, she would turn over in her grave..its a shame she is still not here..Why not make Rescues, micro chip these dangerous animals, at least you would be able to track them before something happens and it is to late. C.O. you hit the nail on the head, I couldn't have said it better. Also don't bad mouth rural life, at least we can afford where we live and not speed back and forth so we can pay for it.
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Perhaps you should google images of a adult male lion. It looks nothing like the picture. It clearly looks like a dog. You people need to get out more.
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