Mountain Lion Spotted in San Carlos

By Bay City News Service:

A passing motorist reported seeing a mountain lion in San Carlos on Tuesday night, according to San Mateo County emergency officials.

The big cat was spotted at 11:22 p.m. and reportedly ran north along San Carlos Avenue in the vicinity of Beverly Drive, but responding sheriff’s deputies were not able to locate the animal during a subsequent search of the area.

Residents are advised not to approach a mountain lion if they encounter one. Instead, residents are advised to make themselves look larger and slowly back away, then call the sheriff’s office to report the incident.

The San Mateo County sheriff’s dispatch can be reached at (650) 363-4911.

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