Mountain Lion Spotted Outside San Mateo Home
SAN MATEO (CBS SF) - A mountain lion sighting was reported in the city of San Mateo on Tuesday night, emergency officials said.
The mountain lion was seen in the backyard of a home in the 200 block of 42nd Avenue about 9 p.m., officials said.
The witness reportedly scared off the big cat by making a lot of noise.
Residents who see a mountain lion are advised to never approach the animal.
Anyone who encounters a mountain lion should face the animal, make noise and try to appear larger by waving one's arms and throwing rocks, emergency officials said.
More information about mountain lions is available at www.keepmewild.org.
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