Overview
- A mastiff in Oak Glen went missing with only a blood trail found, and the owner told local TV she believes a mountain lion took the dog.
- In a separate nearby case in Yucaipa, a mountain lion killed two large dogs in a backyard, with live camera footage and a tracking collar helping the owner locate a den about 150 yards away.
- The California Department of Fish and Wildlife says it has no confirmed report tied to the Oak Glen disappearance and is investigating the Yucaipa mauling.
- The agency advises residents to supervise pets, especially at night, and to use secure enclosures, while neighbors report frequent sightings of bears, coyotes, and deer and say they now take extra precautions.
- Experts note mountain lions are protected and usually avoid people but are opportunistic predators that will take pets when available, and officials will weigh management steps only if multiple incidents show a disruptive pattern.