San Francisco mountain lion: A mountain lion was reported in the Panhandle area of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. The San Francisco Department of Emergency Management issued an emergency alert Saturday night, warning people in the area.
The animal was spotted on the east side of the Panhandle in Golden Gate Park, near Fell Street and Baker Street. Animal Care and Control is on scene and monitoring the situation.
What Happened?
A mountain lion was spotted in San Francisco’s Panhandle on Saturday. The animal was seen near Fell Street and Baker Street.
San Francisco Animal Care and Control responded to the scene after receiving the report. Local authorities are also monitoring the situation.
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The Panhandle in Golden Gate Park is a busy open space where people walk, bike and take their dogs. According to the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, the Panhandle area extends from Stanyan Street to Baker Street and is located between Fell and Oak Streets.
Authorities are asking the public to be vigilant after the mountain lion was spotted.
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Authorities have warned people not to approach the mountain lion if they see it. They are also advised not to run.
Authorities advise people to slowly back away if they see the animal. Anyone with children should pick them up. People with dogs should keep them on a leash.
If the mountain lion approaches, people should try to make themselves look bigger. People can try to keep the animal away by waving their arms, making loud noises or throwing something. But do not run.
What We Know about San Francisco mountain lion
So far, the mountain lion has been reported near Fell Street and Baker Street on the east side of the Panhandle in Golden Gate Park.
San Francisco Animal Care and Control was on the scene. People should call 911 in an emergency. Animal Care and Control can also be contacted about animal-related concerns.
Local residents and park visitors are asked to remain alert following the sighting.
Mountain lions generally stay away from people. Anyone who sees one should not approach, photograph or try to capture it.
Background of San Francisco mountain lion
San Francisco has had previous sightings of Mountain Lions.
A young mountain lion was first spotted near Lafayette Park in January. It was seen again the next day in the Pacific Heights area.
The animal was later tranquilized and safely removed by San Francisco Animal Care and Control. According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, it was later released into the wild.
This incident marks another instance of a large wild animal approaching a busy area in San Francisco.
What Happens Next?
Authorities are monitoring the area where the mountain lion was seen. If the animal is seen again, residents are advised to stay away from it and to report it to authorities immediately.
People walking in Golden Gate Park and the Panhandle are advised to remain alert. Those with children or dogs should pay close attention to their surroundings.
What authorities do next will depend on where the mountain lion is found and how it behaves. If necessary, Animal Care and Control and other agencies can take steps to safely remove the animal.
Sources: San Francisco mountain lion
San Francisco Department of Emergency Management
San Francisco Animal Care and Control
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
San Francisco Recreation and Park Department
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