As per Emery County Sheriff’s Office a mountain lion has been seen at the bridge and Welcome Park in Orangeville a couple of times in the past week. The first report was Tuesday in the early morning hours, and again last night just before dark. 

The Division of Wildlife Resources Wildlife Biologist, Wade Paskett states that the DWR is monitoring and dealing with the situation. He stated that with this second sighting, they are concerned that the mountain lion is hanging around town as this is not normal behavior. 

Please EXERCISE CAUTION in the early morning and late evening hours, which is typically when mountain lions hunt. DO NOT let your children play in the creek bottom. We will post updates on this situation as they become available. Until then, please click the link below for important safety information about staying safe in cougar country.

https://wildlife.utah.gov/learn-more/living-with-cougars.html

If you see the mountain lion around the area contact the Emery County Sheriffs Office immediately at (435) 381-2404.