PLEASANT GROVE, Utah, June 9, 2022 (Gephardt Daily) — City officials are warning Pleasant Grove residents to protect their small children and pets following mountain lion sightings Thursday.

A post on the city’s Facebook page says the mountain lion sightings were reported in the area of 2600 North and 900 West.

“Be aware of your surroundings and the whereabouts of your small children,” the post states. “Bring your pets inside at night.”

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources says mountain lions or cougars can be found throughout Utah, generally in the foothill and canyon areas, though sometimes in the valleys. Population data also indicates that their numbers have been growing steadily the past few years, according to a news release.

“People are the most likely to encounter cougars in areas frequented by mule deer and during the early morning and at dusk, when cougars are most likely to be hunting,” said Darren DeBloois, DWR’s game mammals coordinator.

State wildlife officials recently released some tips to help Utahns avoid conflicts with mountain lions:

DWR also shared some tips for staying safe in the event someone encounters a mountain lion in Utah:

For more safety tips, visit the Wild Aware Utah website.

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