Troutfisher Posted November 1, 2007 Posted November 1, 2007 And this is no mountain lion! We're talking a 250-300 pound African male lion. Here's the story. Reward For Mystery Lion Reporter: The Associated Press Email Address: news@wsaz.com 2007 - If an African lion is roaming the mountains of southeastern West Virginia, Angus Peyton wants it captured, not killed. Peyton is offering a $3,000 award for the safe and humane capture of the lion. He also wants the animal to be placed in refuge. The Charleston broker says he fears someone may try to shoot the lion. Bow hunter Jim Shortridge swears he saw a male African lion weighing between 250 and 300 pounds at the foot of Cold Knob Mountain earlier this month. Rainelle-based Tiger Mountain Refuge and Greenbrier County animal control officer Robert McClung have placed motion-sensitive video cameras in that area in hopes of getting an image of the lion. ----------------------- There are several reports of this lion so far. My dad told me about it, and naturally I was skeptical, but I think this story is for real. Man, just imagine sitting in the woods and this thing comes wandering by. I would be scared to death, lol. Quote
Zel Posted November 1, 2007 Posted November 1, 2007 My, and here I was afraid of a Vigrinia wolf now we've got to worry about lions too. Quote
Troutfisher Posted November 1, 2007 Author Posted November 1, 2007 WOW. you guys have a zoo nearby? Nope, no zoos in West Virginia. There is a farm where it is believed the lion came from; the owner of the pond is the one offering the $3,000 reward. Quote
Super User Jimzee Posted November 1, 2007 Super User Posted November 1, 2007 Gas for the pickup on opening morning of deer season.......$65.00 Gore-Tex hunting clothes to stay warm and dry.................$500.00 New Browning A-Bolt with scope.......................................$1250.00 The look on your face when you see a male African lion walk by in the woods...................Priceless!! For everthing else there's Mastercard. Quote
Jake. Posted November 1, 2007 Posted November 1, 2007 How the heck is some ordinary person supposed to catch that thing? :-? Quote
CGH Posted November 1, 2007 Posted November 1, 2007 How the heck is some ordinary person supposed to catch that thing? :-? Big Bag of Cat-Nip and a minow net ;D Quote
Troutfisher Posted November 1, 2007 Author Posted November 1, 2007 How the heck is some ordinary person supposed to catch that thing? :-? Big Bag of Cat-Nip and a minow net ;D ;D ;D ;D Quote
Jake. Posted November 1, 2007 Posted November 1, 2007 How the heck is some ordinary person supposed to catch that thing? :-? Big Bag of Cat-Nip and a minow net ;D Brilliant! I'm going to collect my reward. Quote
Super User burleytog Posted November 1, 2007 Super User Posted November 1, 2007 He wouldn't be walking by me... Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted November 2, 2007 Super User Posted November 2, 2007 He wouldn't be walking by me... Agreed...."Officer, I swear, that thing was charging me and I feared for my life......Can I get it mounted?" LOL Quote
jeremyt Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 He wouldn't be walking by me... Agreed...."Officer, I swear, that thing was charging me and I feared for my life......Can I get it mounted?" LOL I have to agree that lion would have to pay with its life for my stained drawers. Quote
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted November 2, 2007 Super User Posted November 2, 2007 Gas for the pickup on opening morning of deer season.......$65.00 Gore-Tex hunting clothes to stay warm and dry.................$500.00 New Browning A-Bolt with scope.......................................$1250.00 The look on your face when you see a male African lion walk by in the woods...................Priceless!! For everthing else there's Mastercard. U forgot a roll of toilet paper 32cents Quote
Fisher of Men Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 Gas for the pickup on opening morning of deer season.......$65.00 Gore-Tex hunting clothes to stay warm and dry.................$500.00 New Browning A-Bolt with scope.......................................$1250.00 The look on your face when you see a male African lion walk by in the woods...................Priceless!! For everthing else there's Mastercard. U forgot a roll of toilet paper 32cents Never mind the toilet paper. . . add another ten bucks to clean the stain off those Gore-tex clothes. ;D Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 Gather up the boys, time for a cheap safari. Quote
Troutfisher Posted November 2, 2007 Author Posted November 2, 2007 Gather up the boys, time for a cheap safari. I shotgun the pickup. I'll carry the rifle, and you guys go with the net and capture him. I'll be waiting in the pickup when you get back. Quote
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