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Mountain Lion Alert: Woodside

Sheriff's officials reported a recent mountain lion sighting on Monday. (breaking)

WOODSIDE, CA — A citizen spotted a mountain lion Monday morning in Woodside, San Mateo County emergency officials said.

The person apparently saw the "medium-sized" animal around 6 a.m. on Woodside Road near Portola Road.

"The mountain lion was scared off by the [person's] vehicle and ran up the hillside," county officials said. "The animal did not appear injured and was not aggressive."

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