A mountain lion was spotted Saturday morning in Portola Valley, San Mateo County emergency officials said.
The creature was seen at about 10:50 a.m. in the vicinity of Windy Hill Open Space Preserve, approximately three miles from the Razorback Ridge Trail-head in the Portola Valley and Skyline area of San Mateo County.
Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the open space area but did not find the mountain lion.
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Residents are advised to avoid mountain lions, especially one that is feeding or with offspring. Most mountain lions will try to avoid confrontation.
Residents should avoid hiking or jogging when mountain lions are most active—dawn, dusk, and at night; keep a close watch on small children; and if encountered by a mountain lion, one should face the animal, make noise and try to look bigger by waving your arms; throw rocks or other objects.
For more information about mountain lions, visit www.keepmewild.org.
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