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San Mateo, CA Police Department
Wednesday February 22nd, 2012 :: 10:17 a.m. PST

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SMPD Community Alert: Mountain Lion Sighting and Safety Tips - More @Nixle

MEDIA RELEASE / COMMUNITY ALERT
CITY of SAN MATEO POLICE DEPARTMENT
200 Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403
www.cityofsanmateo.org



SMPD Community Alert: Mountain Lion Sighting and Safety Tips

At About 9 pm on Tuesday night February 20th, a mountain lion was seen in a rear yard in the 200 block of 42nd Ave. The witness made himself large and made noise, causing the mountain lion to leave the yard in a southerly direction. The Department of Fish & Game and Belmont Police were notified.

If you see a mountain lion DO NOT APPROACH IT, especially one that is feeding or with offspring. Most mountain lions will try to avoid confrontation.

Here are a few tips:

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

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 lions click here www.keepmewild.org


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