Overview
- The mountain lion was reported Friday in a San Dimas neighborhood along Foothill Avenue between San Dimas Avenue and San Dimas Canyon Road and was seen resting in brush near the road.
- The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department advised people to avoid the area, brought the scene under control, and told residents to secure pets and remove outdoor food while wildlife teams work to relocate the animal.
- There were no reported injuries and authorities have not publicly confirmed that the animal has been captured or relocated as of the latest updates.
- The California Department of Fish and Wildlife estimates roughly 4,000 to 6,000 mountain lions in California, says it gets hundreds of sighting reports each year, and stresses that attacks on people are extremely rare.
- CDFW safety guidance includes avoiding solo recreation at dawn and dusk, keeping children and dogs close, securing attractants, and fighting back and calling 911 if an attack occurs.