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WATCH: Mountain lion spotted in Brian Head, prompting safety reminders

By ABC 4 · August 11, 2026 · 1 min read
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A solitary, blank wooden signpost stands on a misty mountain road in Brian Head, Utah, surrounded by dense, foggy pine forests at twilight.
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BRIAN HEAD, Utah (ABC4) — After sightings of a mountain lion in Brian Head, local wildlife officials are speaking on how to stay safe if you encounter wildlife. While wildlife is not uncommon to see up in the mountains of Brian Head, some encounters can be more chilling than others.

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