Crime & Safety

Mountain Lion Spotted in San Mateo County

The animal was seen Friday morning in Woodside.

A mountain lion was spotted in Woodside Friday morning, according to San Mateo County emergency officials.

The animal was seen in the area of Wunderlich County Park, located at 4040 Woodside Road, at about 10:30 a.m.

Emergency officials remind residents who see a mountain lion to not approach them, especially one that is feeding or with offspring. Most mountain lions will try to avoid confrontation.   

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Here are a few tips:  

Avoid hiking or jogging when mountain lions are most active—dawn, dusk, and at night.  

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Keep a close watch on small children.  

If you encounter a mountain lion, do not run; instead, face the animal, make noise and try to look bigger by waving your arms; throw rocks or other objects.  

Pick up small children.  

For more information about mountain, visit www.keepmewild.org.


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