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Mountain Lion Kills Two Family Dogs in Yucaipa

State wildlife biologists plan an assessment prompted by a den found near popular walking paths.

Overview

  • Two large dogs, Summer and Winter, died in the attack Saturday in the Schultz family's fenced backyard.
  • Security video captured a mountain lion dragging one of the dogs across the yard before leaving with the body.
  • A collar tracker led the owner to a den about 150 yards behind the property near homes.
  • State wildlife officials plan an assessment that was escalated because the den sits close to areas where residents walk.
  • California Fish and Wildlife urges residents to supervise pets outdoors and use secure enclosures in hillside communities.