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Mountain Lion Spotted Near Homes In Brentwood

BRENTWOOD (CBS SF) -- A mountain lion was spotted in a residential area of Brentwood on Tuesday, according to police.

A resident reported seeing the animal around 9 a.m. Tuesday in an open field north of Copperfield Court in the Brentwood Hills subdivision in the western part of the city, police said.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife was notified of the sighting. No others have been reported in the area.

Police are reminding any residents who see a mountain lion to stay away from the animal and call 911.

More information about mountain lions can be found at www.dfg.ca.gov.

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