Mountain lion rescued from tree in Rapid City

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Rapid City Firefighters had an interesting call for service over the weekend.

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According to a Facebook post from the Rapid City Professional Firefighters, crews were called to assist Game, Fish and Parks in rescuing a young mountain lion from a neighborhood tree on the southside of the city.

Photo from: Rapid City, SD Professional Firefighters IAFF L1040.

The cat was tranquilized and relocated once it fell from the tree.