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Look up: Mountain lion cub spotted in tree on Ralston Creek Trail

Mountain lion cub in tree on Ralston Creek Trail, photo from CPW

ARVADA, Colo. (KDVR) — An unattended mountain lion cub was discovered in a tree along the Ralston Creek Trail on Saturday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reported.

The cub’s mother was no where in sight but it’s a reminder to be aware of your surroundings at all times when walking in nature.

Photo from Colorado Parks and Wildlife

CPW officers retrieved the 5- to 8-week old cat from the tree, assessed its condition and released it back in the wild to reunite with its mother.