Mountain Lion Sightings...

Let me preface this post by saying that, as a rule, I do not watch local news coverage. It's stupid, who cares if "dog bites man" give me more "man bites dog". Admit it, the last time you watched your local news I bet after at least one story you said to yourself "huh, what the heck was that all about?" and "why on earth do I care?"

Anyway, it seems the regular news topic here in Omaha is mountain lion sightings. It seems they are everywhere, but lately concentrated in a west Omaha neighborhood. Locals who are interviewed by the intrepid reporters state that a large cat has been in their area...

Ok, so patrols are sent out and the Police helicopter is utilized to aid in the hunt. No mountain lions are seen but the interesting part in this story is that the reporter who is telling me this states "No mountain lion was spotted this time, but a coyote was seen, the hunt goes on for the elusive mountain lion... back to you..."

Huh?
Did you catch that?
A coyote...
I don't know about you, but while it's true I don't believe I've ever seen a mountan lion, it's been 20 years since I've seen a coyote, and that was out in the country.
My conclusion is that for this particular neighborhood, this coyote is a frequent occurence.

I want to hear about this!
No mention of coyote capture? a very wiley animal indeed...
"Wait... is that it?.. ah no it's that damn coyote again... crap, keep looking"

I was wondering what possibly could be the next "top story", my guess?
"Next on NewsWatch 99..."
"Fire breaks out at local business, Acme Corp... the fire is beleived to have been started by a carelessly discarded pair of rocket boots...", " but first, Angela has a interesting recipe for filling pita bread... tell us Angela, what is this recipe?", "Well Bob, the locals call it a Mountain Lion Mix", "Now Angela, pita bread has a pocket right?"...

And they call that coyote a really a crazy clown...