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Dave

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Apr 14, 2008
 
Have they been able to confirm the animal is a cougar? I didn't think the north suburban "cougar" would make it into the city without being seen by numerous people.
Been There

Lake Villa, IL

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#2
Apr 14, 2008
 
If it was Animal Control I sure hope they tranquilized it and didn't actually shoot it with a gun. Call me humane I dunno...
Chas

Chicago, IL

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Apr 14, 2008
 
The cougar or mountain lion was shot to death in the alley between Hoyne and Hamilton, just north of Roscoe just after 6:00pm. Shots were also fired by police on Seely Avenue. The cat - weighing about 150 lbs was about 5 feet long. The cat was taken by Animal Control an hour later for autopsy. Over 25 police were at the scene.
Eddie

United States

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#8
Apr 14, 2008
 
Well it certainly couldn't have been shot with a handgun - those are illegal in the City.
Home Subscriber

Chicago, IL

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#12
Apr 14, 2008
 
um.

wow~
jsd

Montgomery, IL

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#13
Apr 14, 2008
 
shouldnt a cougar in illinois be considered an endangered species? how sad i hope the poor thing isnt dead and can recover.
Cat

Homer Glen, IL

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Apr 14, 2008
 
My guess would be some IDIOT probably had it as a pet and couldn't deal with it any longer and decided to let it loose. It wouldn't be the first time an exotic was let loose when it no longer served a purpose of stature. If this is the case.....Too bad it wasn't the moronic owner who was shot instead.
jsd

Montgomery, IL

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#15
Apr 14, 2008
 
id rather cross paths with a wild cougar than alot of my human neighbors! grrrrrr
Jay

Darien, IL

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#18
Apr 14, 2008
 
Poor critter :(
golf girl

Barrington, IL

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#19
Apr 14, 2008
 
This is probably the same cougar that was in Wisconsin a couple of months ago.
anonymous

Chicago, IL

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#20
Apr 14, 2008
 
Totally disgusting and senseless killing. And they say humans are of superior intelligence.

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Chicago, IL

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#21
Apr 14, 2008
 
Beautiful animal. I hope more of the story is released. I wonder why it could'nt have been tranquilized and relocated.
Larrywoz

La Grange Park, IL

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#22
Apr 14, 2008
 
****?????

A cougar loose in chicago........Sounds like someone had an illegal pet that got loose.
talldark

Tipp City, OH

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#23
Apr 14, 2008
 
Sad. What did this animal deserve this for? We do have tranquilizers, traps, etc. We are our own worst enemy.
wrecksracer

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#27
Apr 14, 2008
 
I can't help but feel sorry for the cougar....although it probably would have eaten my small dog if it got the chance.....
You_Gotta _be_Kidding_Me

Saint Louis, MO

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#28
Apr 14, 2008
 
Terrible....that such a beautiful animal was shot.

The fear-mongers will tell you that it was better the cougar than a person or child...those people watch to much TV. Cougars are solitary animals and will not attack a person unless cornered or surprised.

If it wasn't a Chicago cop, then I hope they are trying to catch the person who did the shooting, if it was a cop...shame on them if they weren't being threatened by the animal.

The poor cougar was probably more frightened than anyone seeing it.
dr gonzo

Frankfort, IL

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#30
Apr 14, 2008
 
How the heck is a cougar getting to Roscoe village? I am guessing this was a pet of some sort.
Barbara

Palm Harbor, FL

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#32
Apr 14, 2008
 
golf girl wrote:
This is probably the same cougar that was in Wisconsin a couple of months ago.


Per the Trib, four people saw a cougar in Wilmette over the weekend.
Bummer

Schaumburg, IL

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#33
Apr 14, 2008
 
Not realistic that the standard CPD squad car would have a tranquilizer gun of course. Not much choice in the outcome very unfortunately, if the cougar proves to be wild then a relocation would have been nice story.
chitrib reader

Wheaton, IL

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#35
Apr 14, 2008
 
Poor kitty, why did they shoot him? He was just lost and out of his environment...
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