Mountain lion killed in traffic crash

Wednesday, August 13, 2003

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- For the second time in 10 months, a Missouri motorist has struck a mountain lion on a major highway -- growing proof that wild cougars may be making a comeback in Missouri, state officials said Tuesday.

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