A mountain lion near a school was shot by a police officer in Greeley.

Last Friday, a mountain lion was fatally shot by a Greeley police officer, as stated in a news release on Tuesday. The decision to take lethal action was made due to the animal being deemed a public threat and causing a shelter-in-place order to be issued for nearby residents.

It all began when officers were alerted to reports of the mountain lion's presence in the 2500 block of 26th Avenue Court, near Madison K8 School. As a precaution, the school was placed on secure perimeter status. The officers then attempted to contain the animal and keep it away from the school, but unfortunately, their efforts were unsuccessful.

Despite their best efforts, the mountain lion attempted to break out of containment, which posed a significant risk to public safety. In light of this, the officer was forced to make the difficult decision to shoot and kill the adult female mountain lion. It was a necessary measure to ensure the safety of the community.

Interestingly, it was revealed that Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers were not present at the scene at the time of the incident. They were on their way, but unfortunately, they arrived too late. This highlights the urgency and unpredictability of such situations.

In recent years, there has been a surge in mountain lion sightings and interactions in Colorado. This has sparked debates and concerns about the safety of residents and wildlife alike. However, it is reassuring to note that no one was harmed during this particular incident, as confirmed by the release. It serves as a reminder to always exercise caution and prioritize public safety in such situations.

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