December 6, 2009 - 11:14 PM
As Champlin Police Sgt. Bob Penney was finishing up his overnight shift Saturday, the dog watch shift's routine was broken by a stray cat.
A cougar, actually.
Penney and Officer Jeff Martin spotted the wildcat as it loped across Hwy. 169, east toward the Mississippi River.
The cat, about 6 feet from head to rump, evaded their headlights and crossed into a residential area along East River Parkway. Traffic was very light, and there were no walkers or runners about; however, a car did slow for the cat on Hwy. 169.
Penney warned residents to keep an especially close eye on their small children and pets for awhile.
MARIA ELENA BACA
http://www.startribune.com/local/north/78660892.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUUX
(Submitted by D.R. Shoop)
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