Mountain lion spotted in Lehi put down by authorities

Authorities with the Lehi City Police Department have announced that a mountain lion spotted in the city earlier this week has been located and put down.

Watch home security video shows mountain lion in front of Lehi home:

The mountain lion was first reported to the police department after being observed in the area of Woods Drive Monday. Officers had increased patrols in the area as the Division of Wildlife Resources attempted to locate the animal.

According to the Lehi City Police Department, tracking the animal was difficult as the animal is extremely fast and agile especially in a suburban environment.

Official claim that due to the mountain lion becoming habituated to the area and being around people, it would be euthanized due to public safety concerns. The lion was a young male.

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