密歇根州的美洲狮目击事件激增，自 2008 年以来已确认 82 起，这促使 DNR 发出警告。 Cougar sightings in Michigan have surged, with 82 confirmed since 2008, prompting DNR warnings.

密歇根州的美洲狮目击数量有所增加, 自2008年以来已有82只被确认. Cougar sightings in Michigan have risen, with 82 confirmed since 2008. 尽管曾经在该州被猎杀至灭绝，但专家认为这些美洲狮可能是逃跑的宠物或来自北达科他州和南达科他州附近的繁殖种群。 Though once hunted to extinction in the state, experts believe these cougars may be escaped pets or from nearby breeding populations in North and South Dakota. 密歇根州核电局建议不要接近这些动物,并建议使用响亮的噪音将它们吓走。 The Michigan DNR advises against approaching the animals and suggests using loud noises to scare them away. 任何物质证据都应报告给DNR. Any physical evidence should be reported to the DNR.