Experts celebrate as trail camera captures rare sighting of large predator: 'Had to do a double take'

Experts celebrate as trail camera captures rare sighting of large predator: 'Had to do a double take'

A trail camera in Pike County, Illinois, captured images of a mountain lion strolling through a field, marking just the 11th confirmed sighting in the state since 2002, reported the Jacksonville Journal-Courier. The impressive footage, recorded by resident Brent Jordan, shows the large carnivore moving confidently through the area. Jordan discovered the surprising visitor while reviewing his trail camera images. "Nothing unusual to have 100, 200…