Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Sightings Reported In Parts Of Banner County & Sidney; Caution Urged
Remember when this mountain lion visited several years ago and made itself at home in a tree across from Motel Kimball? Well, mountain lions are back in the area, according to multiple reports.
Mountain lion sightings have recently been reported in parts of Banner County and the northern part of the town of Sidney. With calving season in full bloom, the mountain lions are a concern for area ranchers.
Sidney Police Chief Joe Aikens confirmed the mountain lion sighting in Sidney and cautioned people to be aware and keep an eye on small pets.
Sam Wilson, a carnivore biologist for Nebraska Game and Parks said that mountain lion sightings increased gradually over the past 30 years as populations in western states expanded into Nebraska. The recent sightings "From year to year don't seem t...