Cougars spotted in Minnesota

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CULVER, Minn. - Two deer hunters waited a few minutes to track a doe they shot northwest of Duluth — only to find two hungry cougars tearing away at their kill.

It took Ted Kline and Ron Smith only about 30 minutes to reach their doe on Monday. In that time, Kline estimates the cougars ate about a third of the usable meat.

"When we got there they had both been eating on it. We scared them off, but they kept circling us. They didn't want to leave," said Kline, who owns the land where the two were hunting along the Artichoke River, about 25 miles northwest of Duluth.

The hunters called for help so two men could drag out the deer while Kline kept his hands on his rifle. "The chunks they tore off that doe were huge. The claw marks were huge," he said.

Photos of the carcass show that the deer's neck, rear leg and abdomen were mauled. Kline said it appeared the cats attacked the deer before it died.

... but the comments are better:

Hello Star Tribune? I'd like to report a multiple cougar sighting in Eden Prairie last Thursday at Redstone.
posted by mattbasil on Nov. 11, 08 at 10:43 AM |
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Were they wearing glossy lipstick, glitter, and skirts that were too short and tight for their age?
posted by howdoodie on Nov. 11, 08 at 11:08 AM |
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As rare as it may be, I also saw cougars together at a couple different locations in the metro area this last weekend. The most exciting sighting was at the Metrodome Sunday. I'd have to say the cougars looked happy and in great spirits. I've never seen cougars jump up and down while spilling beer however, this was a first.
posted by irockhos on Nov. 11, 08 at 11:33 AM |
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I'm pretty sure I witnessed a pack of cougs maul a guy in an Obama hat at the Red Carpet last weekend. I'm not saying, I'm just saying.
posted by Tajai7 on Nov. 11, 08 at 11:59 AM |
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