Photos verify More Cougars In UP

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Published: 28 November 2012

(Provided by Michigan DNR)

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Three recent trail camera photos of cougars in the Upper Peninsula have been verified by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.Trail camera photo of cougar verified by Michigan DNR

Two of the photos, both of a cougar with a radio collar, were taken in October in Menominee County – one near Cedar River and one near Menominee just north of the Wisconsin border.

The third photo was taken in northern Marquette County in November. The cougar in the Marquette County photo is not wearing a radio collar.

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Young Deer Hunter Hangs Upside Down Until Help Arrives

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Published: 26 November 2012

(Provided by Indiana DNR)

A young Warsaw deer hunter is lucky to be alive after surviving a freak accident when his tree stand gave out and left him hanging upside down on the Tri County Fish and Wildlife Area in Kosciusko County last week.

Clarence "Daven" Gasaway’s deer stand broke causing him to fall backwards and become stuck upside down in the remaining foot platform of his stand for 30 minutes.

The quick response of local and state officials likely saved Gasaway from serious injury or even death, as hanging upside down for an extended period can cause loss of consciousness and asphyxia if left in this position for too long.

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