Mountain lions killed after killing puppy and goats

There have been several mountain lion sightings in Indian Valley recently, causing some concern among ranchers and residents alike. A mountain lion was taken under depredation permit Monday, Jan. 23, after it killed a border collie puppy over the weekend in Genesee, and another two lions were killed Wednesday, Jan. 25. The puppy was taken right off a well-lit porch at the home of Brian and Heather Kingdon early Saturday evening, with adult dogs around and the owners inside watching television. Another lion that killed goats on a neighboring ranch was still being pursued, according to local Department of Fish and Game (DFG) Warden Kyle Kroll. Van Probst, well known for his lion tracking abilities and work with landowners and local game wardens, killed the lions. “I think there’s two yearlings and a female,” Probst said of the first three lions seen in the Genesee area. He thinks maybe the lion’s offspring have been recently forced out on their own and know where the easy prey is...more