The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, a groundbreaking project spanning 210 feet over the 101 freeway, is making significant progress. Supporters gathered on Earth Day to commemorate the ongoing construction, highlighting its importance in preserving mountain lion populations and enhancing wildlife diversity in the area.
Two yearling mountain lions were rescued from drowning on Friday at Vallecito Reservoir in Colorado, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Southwest Regional office. Mike Canterbury, the dam tender with Pine River Irrigation District, spotted the trapped lions and called for assistance. Wildlife Officer Ty Smith and irrigation district Superintendent Ken Beck worked together to rescue the kittens. One lion was lifted out using a rope, while the second was climbed down to and freed using a catch pole. Both lions escaped into the woods.
