Havre-area biologist provides advice on mountain lion encounters

The Havre Police Department reported a mountain lion sighting on Beaver Creek Boulevard last Friday, and while Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Area Biologist Scott Hemmer said such a report is not confirmation of a mountain lion in town there are things people should and shouldn't do in the event of an encounter with one.

Hemmer said without a photograph or other evidence it's impossible to confirm whether a mountain lion really was in town, as sightings are often inaccurate, but there are general guidelines people should follow should they encounter one.

He said during encounters with humans...