Three (Yes, Three!) Mountain Lions Spotted Last Night In Portola Valley

News from the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office:

On August 21, at approximately 11:30 p.m., three mountain lions were seen in the vicinity of Westridge Drive and Cervantes Road in Portola Valley.

The sighting was reported to the Sheriff’s Office on August 22 at approximately 9 a.m.

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.

Here are a few tips:

Avoid hiking or jogging when mountain lions are most active—dawn, dusk, and at night.

Keep a close watch on small children.

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

Photo: Patch file photo.