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This is a Mountain Lion that was shot and killed in Johnson County. It was an adult male, weighing approximately 140 pounds. The animal was found near a residential area and is believed to have been the same one spotted in the area for the last few weeks. This is the first reported sighting of a mountain lion in Johnson County in over 50 years. The animal's remains were sent to a lab to be tested for diseases, but no illnesses were found. This animal will serve as a reminder that mountain lions can still exist in some parts of the country.