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The 5 funniest lines about beloved mountain lion P-22
What a difference two years and mange medicine make! On the left, a photo when P-22 was recaptured in March 2014. His health has vastly improved as seen in a photo from his recapture on December 16, 2015.
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You're pretty funny, Southern California.
We post a story about mountain lion P-22's improved health — clear eyes, full belly, no mange — and you add to it with your witticisms.
Here are a few of the funniest quips, including one from @MountainLionP22 himself:
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And from Jesse Vega on Facebook:
Getting off the meth works wonders. One day at a time P-22, one day at a time.
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