Draper City Police have warned Utah trail users to prepare for increased encounters with mountain lions. They aren’t biologists, but they believe statewide drought is the culprit of recent spike in sightings as the big cats are pressured out of their regular habitats in search of water, landing them in more populated areas. No need to panic but do take reasonable precautions. More info on Utah Cougar Safety below:
images from Draper City Police