Crime & Safety
Mountain Lion Spotted in San Mateo
Citizens reported seeing a mountain lion about the size of a medium-sized dog around 4 a.m. Friday in the area of the Laurelwood Shopping Center at 1206 W. Hillsdale Blvd.
A mountain lion was spotted near a shopping center in San Mateo early Friday morning, police said.
Citizens reported seeing a mountain lion about the size of a medium-sized dog around 4 a.m. Friday in the area of the Laurelwood Shopping Center at 1206 W. Hillsdale Blvd., according to police.
Witnesses reported the sighting to police about an hour later.
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The California Department of Fish and game was also notified. Anyone who encounters a mountain lion up close is advised to face the animal, to make noise and throw rocks at the animal.
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