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Mountain Lion Seen Near Portola Valley School
The middle school, which serves fourth- through eighth-grade students, was not evacuated
A mountain lion sighting was reported near a school in Portola Valley today, a sheriff's spokesman said.
The cat was seen at about 11 a.m. in the area of Alpine Road and Corte Madera Road, near the back fence of Corte Madera School, San Mateo County sheriff's Lt. Larry Schumaker said.
The middle school, which serves fourth- through eighth-grade students, was not evacuated, Schumaker said. As a precaution, however, the sheriff's office sent two deputies to stand by while students were leaving for the day.
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Residents are advised to never approach a mountain lion. Anyone who encounters a mountain lion should face the animal, make noise, and try to appear larger by waving arms and throwing rocks, emergency officials said.
More information about mountain lions is available at www.keepmewild.org.
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