Cats Of the Internet Bow Down To California Cougar's Epic Stunt

You’ve seen Puss in Boots. You’ve seen The Cat in the Hat. But have you seen a cougar on a utility pole? That’s definitely a new one.

Residents in the rural area in Lucerne Valley witnessed that firsthand Tuesday. Victorville Daily Press staff photographer Peter Day snapped this incredible photo of the mountain lion perched on a power pole and it quickly went viral.

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A resident living across from the utility pole told the Daily Press the mountain lion was likely startled by loud children being dropped off by the school bus.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials say mountain lion sightings are fairly common in the area at this time of year and is no threat to humans unless the big cat feels threatened.

As for this particular big cat, it came down on its own Tuesday night and returned to the wilderness.

For more on this story, visit the Victorville Daily Press.