Is there a cougar roaming in Franklin County? Some people are convinced of it and I spoke with some of them. In fact this latest siting about a week and a half ago in Robertsville now has some wondering if a cougar is to blame for the attacks on dogs that many believed was done by a black bear.
I know some people have set up "game cams" in their yards hoping to catch a look at a big cat, but so far it doesn't seem to have happened.
That hasn't stopped people from telling me they've seen a large cougar walking across a road or sunning on a rock. One very interesting story I heard came from a homeowner who told me his house was used by previous owners to raise cougars, leaving some to wonder if one or two managed to escape.
The Missouri Department of Conservation tells us there are cougars here in very small numbers and the sitings are rare.
If you happen to come across one, be careful and don't approach them. And if you get a picture of one, zip me an email at msczesny@kmov.com.

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