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Local resident shocked after seeing `big-ass cat' By LISA TALLYN Staff Writer Could there be a cougar-- the fourlegged furry kind not a middle-aged woman with a penchant for younger men-- roaming around this area? One Georgetown man believes there might be after he caught a glimpse of an animal that looked a lot like a cougar, also known as a mountain lion, run across the road in front of his vehicle on his way home from work Tuesday night. Tom Prong, 47, said he saw the "bigass cat" about 11:40 p.m. when he was heading northbound on Ninth Line about a km north of Steeles Ave. He saw something in his headlights moving in an easterly direction. "I caught a glimpse of it as it was going over the fence. It was a big, big, cat." He said it was cougar-sized, about 100 lbs. "It had a long tail, and short, stalky legs," said Prong, adding it was a solid color-- grey or brown. "I was more than a little shocked. I was freaked out to see such a large animal," said Prong who reported the sighting to Halton Police. 10% Off B&M Garage Door Inc. Garage Doors COME IN AND SEE GARAGA'S GA'S NEW LOOK IN INGARAGE GARAGE NEW LOOK DDOORS S FEB. 1-28, 2011 ONLY Coupons will not be honoured after Feb. 28, 2011. Must have coupon @ time of order. 3 Independent & Free Press, Thursday, February 3, 2011 GARAGA Garage Doors www.bmgaragedoor.com bmgaragedoor@hotmail.com (905) 873-4848 118 Guelph St., Unit 6, Georgetown BARBERSHOP & MENS HAIRSTYLING Georgetown resident Tom Prong is convinced he saw a `big, big cat', possibly a cougar on Ninth Line earlier this week. File photo by Jon Borgstrom Prong said the animal didn't look like a coyote, or a dog. "That was not dog-like, it was catlike," he said. "It was as big as a St. Bernard, with shorter legs." John Pisapio, a wildlife biologist with the Ministry of Natural Resources, See MNR, pg. 4 PAT R I C K ' S to my loyal neighbours for your continued support. You're a cut above the rest! THANK YOU Paddy 146 Guelph St ., 1 block west of Mountainview HOURS OF SERVICE: Tuesday - Friday 9 am - 7 pm, Saturday 9 am - 5 pm. CLOSED SUNDAY & MONDAY (15 minute grace before close) 905-877-1212 CTK Fru et MA PLE Mark AV E. o Ge it Y. 7 HW MO UN TAI NV PATRICK'S IEW BR UC EW OO DD R. HAIR SALON LINC/ESL CLASSES 9 Years in a row! · Favourite Hair Salon · Monica - Favourite Hair Stylist Thank You Acton! · Improve your English · Gain confidence speaking · Make friends Mon, Wed, Fri: 9 am-12 pm Tues, Wed, Thurs: 6:30-9:30 pm 905-693-8103 x201 | www.thecentre.on.ca Thank you for your vote of confidence over the past 9 years. I will continue to work hard in hopes of making it #10. Monica & Staff Acton Mews Plaza, 56D Mill St. E., Acton 519-853-0811 This program is funded by: Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration e-mail: hassellsauto@bellnet.ca www.hassellautomotive.com Warranty Warranty Warranty 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Loaded, Auto, Good Mileage, 88,300Km 2000 GMC JIMMY Leather, Loaded, 4x4, 96,000km, Auto $6,900 $11, 200 Loaded, Heated Seats, Auto, Mint Shape, Super Reliable, 74,100K 2006 Hyundai Accent $8,600 CALL