Full Notification

December 14, 2017- At about 8:23 p.m. on Thursday evening, a mountain lion was seen in backyard of a residence on the 800 block of Parrott Drive. The witness reported that the mountain lion never acted predatory or aggressive in anyway and the witness watched it wander back into the wooded area of St. John’s Cemetery. The Department of Fish & Game were notified.
 
This alert is for information only and has been issued only as a precaution to our community.  The San Mateo Police Department would like to remind you of a few simple tips to protect you and your loved ones from mountain lions:
 
PLEASE REMEMBER THESE SAFETY TIPS REGARDING MOUNTAIN LIONS
While again it would be rare for a mountain lion to approach humans, you can follow a few simple rules to keep you and your family safe:

• Do not feed deer.  It is illegal in California and it will attract mountain lions.

• 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.
• Avoid hiking or jogging through wooded areas when mountain lions are most active—dawn, dusk, or at night.
• Keep a close watch on small children when hiking or traveling in or about wooded areas.
• 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