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VIDEO: Mountain Lion Creeps Around Aurora Backyard

AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) - Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers shared video of a mountain lion hopping from one backyard in Aurora to another. They didn't share when the video was captured or exactly where the lion was seen.

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(credit: Colorado Parks and Wildlife)

Officers say while the big cats like deer, they'll also look for raccoons, skunks, livestock and pets. Anyone who comes across a mountain lion are urged to stay calm, back away slowly and appear bigger than you are.

CPW says most mountain lions will try to avoid a confrontation.

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