Today’s Good News story continues the good work being done on behalf of Big cats. I am grateful to GP of Pacific Paratrooper for sharing this story, which ran on Fox News.
Watch the video HERE
CPW’s Southwest Region said the rescue unfolded on Friday as officials were preparing to release water down the Vallecito Reservoir spillway outside of Durango.
“A release of water likely would have drowned the two lions,” it said, noting that the Pine River Irrigation District allowed its officers onto hydroelectric plant property to attempt the rescue.
Video released by CPW then showed one of its officers dangling a rope from atop a wall and lifting one of the animals up from the spillway far below.
“The first mountain lion held onto the rope all the way to the top of the spillway barrier and quickly ran off into the woods. The second lion, however, wouldn’t hold onto the rope and ran down the spillway all the way to where the Los Pinos River continues below the dam,” it said. “Unwilling to swim to reach the bank, the young lion continued to pace around at the water’s edge and moved into a corner of the spillway.”
CPW says one of its officers then went down into the spillway himself and managed to get the mountain lion interested in the rope.
“With the lion interested in the rope, CPW staff were also able to use a catch pole, and all together, we lifted the lion over the concrete wall and quickly released it. However, the lion decided to hide under a truck for a few minutes,” it said.
“After everyone backed off and it took time to regroup, the young lion ran off in the same direction as its sibling,” CPW added.
Today’s story again underscores the good news that people are willing to help animals in trouble. Today’s JohnKu offers thanks to these officers. I hope you have a super weekend.
Thanks by John W. Howell © 2024
Quick and decisive
Was the norm for this great day . . .
We all offer thanks.
Such a’good-feel’ story. I bet they slept soundly that night! Cheers all round. xx
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I’ll bet they did too, Joy. 😊
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Funny how no matter the size of the cat, string gets their attention.
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That is a great comment, Charles. 😁
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Thanks, John. This news makes me wonder about the many selfless daily acts we never hear about. Like atoms, those sometimes small yet important efforts that help hold us all together.
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I think so too, Grant. Great comment, Thanks.
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Wow!
This would have had a very different ending if not for their quick thinking. They just weren’t going to accept that very different ending though. Great stuff Sheriff.
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So true, Pilgrim. Gotta love these guys in the forest service.
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Absolutely.
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Well done saving these lions 👍👍
Thanks for sharing, dear John
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Thank you, F4oC. It is always good to see stories like this. 😊
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Saw this article and fully expected it to be your Friday headliner. What a great story. I felt for that officer who shimmied along the wall (‘I feel your pain’).
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Yes. Not a shimmy too soon. Thanks, Steve.
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What a great story. I love that someone took the time to help them.
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I do too. Pretty dedicated crew. Thanks, Craig.
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Wow! What an amazing story. How wonderful the lions understood they were being helped. Such a heart-warming story of humans helping wildlife. Thank you for that.
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Heart warming all around, Dale. 😁
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Indeed. I love those stories.
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Me too.
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Thank you for sharing this story, John. Wildlife officers have such dedication.
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They do. Thank you for bringing the story to my attention. 😊
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My pleasure!
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How absolutely beautiful!
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I agree, Annette. 😁
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Goodness abounds but usually doesn’t get the Press time that obnoxious behavior garners. Thank you, John, for reserving Fridays for HOPE in mankind. 💚
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In my heart I believe there is more good in the world than evil. Want to shine the light on the good.
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Glad the rope worked. A cardboard box might have also grabbed their attention, lol. Thanks for sharing this, John!
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LOL. Maybe even a squeak toy with feathers.
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It’s good to learn about people going through the trouble to rescue animals in danger. Mountain lions are such magnificent creatures.
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They are, Tim. These guys are true heroes.
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Such a great story to share, John! I love that people will go above and beyond to rescue animals in distress.
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I do too, Jan. They are angels
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A perfect JohnKu to go with the good news story!!
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Thank you, Liz. 😁
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You’re welcome, John.
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What a happy story. So glad they were able to help the young Mountain Lions.
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Me too, Darlene.
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My heart was in my throat looking at that first photo. God bless those workers who risked their own well-being to rescue the mountain lions – who are most handsome! Bravo and well done!
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I agree, Noelle. They are certainly magnificent.
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What amazes me is that these animals would overcome their natural inclination to fear humans and would offer their trust so they could be rescued. What a great tale — thanks, John!
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As Charles Yallowitz points out no matter the size cats still go for a string. 😁
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What a heartwarming story, John. Kudos to the Wildlife Officers. One scared cat rescued and send home.
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Two scared cats rescued. Thanks, Dan
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It is encouraging that we are trying to save the big cats. Such beautiful and essential animals.
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I think so too, Holly.
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I saw that video. It made my entire week.
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I’m glad. It does make one smile.
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That’s wild! Usually when people and mountain lions get together, it’s not a good result for one of them.
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I know what you mean, Pete. It’s usually the lion who loses.
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Brilliant story to share John… how lucky those two young lions were to be spotted… hugs
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I agree. It appears someone was on the ball.
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Wow, those park rangers were brave. I’m glad they were successful. I’m thinking that they’re ropin skills are top notch!
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Yes, indeed
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So nice to see wonderful stories reminding us that there are still plenty of kind and goodhearted folks out there. This brought tears … the good kind … to my eyes, John. Thanks for sharing it! 😀 ❤
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I’m so glad you enjoyed it Marcia. Thanks for letting me know.
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Thanks for sharing this positive story, John and GP. Hugs to you both.
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Thank you, Teagan.
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Everyone involved should be proud of their efforts, John. Those cats were certainly lucky a number of helping hands reached out to save them.
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I agree, Bruce. It took a lot of teamwork including the cats.
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I love it when humans go beyond the call to save wildlife. It almost brings tears to my eyes. Great story and video, John. And adorable cubs.
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Me too, Diana.. Thank you.
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Another good news story about cats! ❤ Thanks, John! 🙂
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Thank you, Betsy. I’m glad you liked it. 😁
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Thank you for not shunning me for being a cat person, though I hope to have a dog one day.
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I had five cats and loved them dearly.
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Oh! Okay, few. I’m still safe in your book. 🙂
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Yup. Cat people are super folks 😊
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❤
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A wonderful story, John. Thanks for sharing it.
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Thanks for reading, Robbie
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LOVE this John!
Your JohnKu is right on!
Now I can make dinner in happiness. That will make it taste extra better! Yay… salad!
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Love salad. Thank you, Resa.
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What a great news story you shared. CPW folks are amazing at what they do and I’m proud they took the necessary time and patience to move those kits to safer grounds. Thanks for sharing, John. I so enjoy these posts!
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I’m glad you like these stories, Monika.
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A wonderful share John. I find it amazing that the lions are so clever to know to go for the rope. 🙂
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Like Charles Yallowitz said “Cats are never too big to chase a string.” 😁
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Lol true dat! 🙂
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😁
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