Possible Mountain Lion Sighting In Wheaton: Police

WHEATON, IL — Police in Wheaton responded to a report of a possible mountain lion sighting in a resident's backyard Saturday afternoon. The animal was spotted around 1 p.m. in the 500 block of E. Ranch Road, according to police.

When police got to the scene, they say they searched the area, but did not locate the animal in question.

According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, there are no existing populations of mountain lions in Illinois, but that doesn't mean it's impossible to spot "individual examples" of them on occasion.

Wheaton police are advising residents to call 911 immediately if they spot "wild large predatory animals." Residents are also warned not to approach these animals.

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