Minneapolis and the DNR confirmed the presence of a cougar around the 1700 block of Logan Avenue S., and warned residents to be careful.

Cougar tracks were spotted in the snow in a Minneapolis neighborhood Tuesday morning, one day after the big cat was captured on home security video footage.

The cougar sauntered across the driveway of a Lowry Hill home about 3:30 a.m. Monday, surprising the homeowner, who was at his Wisconsin cabin when he saw the alert on his smart phone.

"I thought it was one of those morning dreams where you doze off and it seems really realistic," said Rick, who asked that his last name not be used to avoid further commotion in the neighborhood.

Late Tuesday afternoon, officials with Minneapolis Animal Care and Control and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said they had confirmed that a cougar was living around the 1700 block of Logan Avenue S., in the Lowry Hill neighborhood not far from Lake of the Isles and Cedar Lake. They warned the public in that area to be cautious.

"Parents of small children should pay increased attention when outside," said Caroline Hairfield, the city's animal control director, in a statement. "Pet owners with small dogs or cats should supervise their animals when they are outdoors."