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Watch now: Mountain lion seen up-close on camera outside Tucson home
- Video by Jerry Rowlette
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"Elusive and rarely seen, they are more common in southeast Arizona than most residents think," the Arizona Game and Fish Department shared on Twitter. The mountain lion, filmed by Jerry Rowlette, was seen outside of a home in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains in May.
Residents who see a mountain lion can call 623-236-7201 to help AZGFD monitor their movement and behavior.
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