Comments on: Loose Mountain Lion in Southold, Long Island

By: laurie mindnich

laurie mindnich — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:50:58 +0000

We haven’t heard anything re. the cat since the initial reports came in, but if your friend has seen a larger than normal cat with a small head, and curled tail, he should be in contact with authorities able to check for signs (droppings, tracks)- scary, huh?

By: am

am — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:26:12 +0000

Is it possible that this or another mountain lion may have come to the south shore of Long Island? I live in East Quogue and someone I know thinks he may have seen a big cat 3-4 feet with a long tail that curls like a monkeys tail. I thought he was trying to scare me but I am starting to believe his discription as a mountain lion. We have a huge area of wood behind our house.

By: laurie mindnich

laurie mindnich — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:25:26 +0000

cs, I would contact the police immediately- there has been enough circulating info that they should (had better!!) take your observation seriously, and go over to the area for further potential evidence. You’re describing the animal in the same way that others did- thank you for making the report!!
Laurie

By: cs

cs — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:58:19 +0000

After the snowstorm on Wednesday we saw very large pad footprints of a very large cat in Jamesport. We might of also caught a glimpse of this mountain lion in October on Herricks Lane. We did not know what it was but it was large and tan and was much bigger than a dog. Did not connect the sighting to the mountain lion until recent. Who do you report this information to?

By: Josh

Josh — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:05:55 +0000

If anyone sees this lion, and wants the problem to go away, email me at Lahistoriadogo@aol.com. It goes straight to my phone so I will contact you quickly most of the time. I can track down the puma and catch it quickly. Let’s not wait til someone dies.

By: laurie mindnich

laurie mindnich — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:50:44 +0000

Jim, did anyone decide who the likely culprit is (or WHAT it is)? Keep us posted!!

By: jim

jim — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:44:23 +0000

I heard last night at a Mattituck resturant that “something” got in a pig pen on Herricks Lane in Jamesport and killed five pigs. Left large scratch marks and 5 dead little piggies. If there is any truth to this then it is time to go a huntin’

By: jena

jena — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:48:39 +0000

Yes – police have been called and are looking into Greenport cat sighting. Still would love to see picture of the tan cat if anyone has it. Thanks.

By: jena

jena — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:19:43 +0000

Thanks Laurie. If anyone reading this has a photo of the tan mystery cat, I would appreciate your emailing it to me at jdbreaze@aol.com. I did some online research and based on the photos I saw I have to say that the animal I saw looked like a young mountain lion. Judging by the size of my dogs, I’m guessing it was 30-35lbs, golden tan, heavy legs, moving gracefully like a cat. What struck me most was the heaviness of the legs. A number of websites discuss the fact that mountain lions are moving back east, fed by the ample supply of deer. There have been numerous sightings in NE states inclu CT.

By: laurie mindnich

laurie mindnich — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:55:06 +0000

Hi, Jena- unfortunately, my computer did a crash- the pics bit the dust. One of our commentors has the pics- if you’ll leave your email, perhaps they’ll see your request!
The pics showed a black, large cat- not beige- and although it’s pretty big, it didn’t strike me as mountain lion (black would be very rare).
Did you call the police after your sighting? Maybe they can scour that area for tracks- the more they’re aware of possible sightings, the better. I’m certainly not convinced that we don’t have a mountain lion in the area!