Investigation of Possible Mountain Lion Attack Begins
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Updated: 10:16 AM Aug 28, 2007
Investigation of Possible Mountain Lion Attack Begins
Kansas Wildlife and Parks are investigating a possible mountain lion attack on a 17 year old near Alma.
Posted: 2:14 PM Aug 27, 2007
Reporter: 13news
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Kansas Wildlife and Parks is investigating an incident involving a Wabaunsee High School teen, who says he was attacked by what appeared to be a mountain lion while jogging early Saturday morning.

17 year old Wayne Flerlage reports he was jogging two miles east of Alma in Wabaunsee County around 12:30 Saturday morning when a large cat came up behind him and knocked him down.

Flerlage says he pushed the cat away and then kicked it under the chin, chasing it away. Flerlage has scratches and cuts on his arms and chest.

Flerlage's mother, Diane, who works at Wabaunsee High School tells 13 News that Wayne is an avid runner and was out on a workout when he was surprised by the attack. She says her son, who preferred not to be interviewed, thinks the cat was curious and not looking at him as prey.

In the past, the state has contended there are no mountain lions in Kansas, but 13 News has reported several sightings by people who say they spotted a mountain lion at several locations in NE Kansas.


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Posted by: natasha Location: kansas on Oct 23, 2011 at 09:56 PM

wow this is crazy i never thought there would be mountain lions iv always been the type 2 be outside camping and know it freaks me out when i go camping where theres not alot of people..
Posted by: Vic Location: Wamego on Sep 4, 2011 at 12:28 AM

Wow I really liked reading the comments, because about five or six years ago I too saw a large black cat(cougar sized but more like a panther),run beside my vehicle and than cross in front of me 30 feet or so and than ran off into a rural treed area on old highway 24 near Wamego.
Posted by: karly Location: topeka on Mar 16, 2009 at 04:22 PM

i think that everyone has an openion but i think there is a possibility