Shooting of Cougar Ruled Justified: ?After spotting the
lion in a tree near his house, Burg shot it with a rifle. The big
cat jumped down and ran into some tall grass. A game warden was
called and dogs were used to track the mountain lion. The wounded
animal was found about 40 yards from the tree and was shot again.
Officials say shooting the cat was justified because of its
nearness to the ranch house and the threat to animals and
livestock on the ranch.

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