January 6, 2012

Reynolds County Mountain Lion

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has examined and released a male mountain lion trapped by a private citizen in Reynolds County, Mo. Reynolds County Commissioner Wayne Henson called Conservation Agent Eric Long this morning and reported catching the 122-pound mountain lion on Wednesday.

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A mountain lion found in a trap in Reynolds County, Mo., is show here, sedated, as conservation agents work to release it into the wild. (Missouri Department of Conservation)

A mountain lion found in a trap in Reynolds County, Mo., is weighed. (Missouri Department of Conservation)

A mountain lion lies sedated after being found in a trap in Reynolds County, Mo. (Missouri Department of Conservation)

A 122-pound male mountain lion recovers from sedatives. (Missouri Department of Conservation)

The mountain lion trapped by a private individual in Reynolds County is seen here recovering from a sedative prior to its release. (Missouri Department of Conservation)

This photo shows the surface of the Reynolds County mountain lion's paw. (Missouri Department of Conservation)

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The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has examined and released a male mountain lion trapped by a private citizen in Reynolds County, Mo. Reynolds County Commissioner Wayne Henson called Conservation Agent Eric Long this morning and reported catching the 122-pound mountain lion on Wednesday.

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