Crime & Safety
Mountain Lion Prompts School Lockdowns In Rohnert Park
The mountain lion was seen on a creek path near two schools, police said.
ROHNERT PARK, CA — Lockdowns at two Rohnert Park schools were lifted late Monday morning after state wildlife officials tranquilized a mountain lion seen on a creek path.
Around 8 a.m. Monday, the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety alerted the community that a mountain lion was spotted on a path near Five Creek Trail and Crane Creek Trail, just east of Eagle Park and Evergreen Elementary School.
As of 9:41 a.m., Evergreen Elementary School and Lawrence Jones Middle School were on lockdown, and officers with the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety were on scene.
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"Officers are monitoring the mountain lion, which is known to Fish & Game and has a tracking device," police said. "We believe the mountain lion is an adult female. We ask the public to avoid the area, as we would like the mountain lion to move back to her home on her own."
Police said in an update at 10:47 a.m. that the mountain lion did not leave on her own but was tranquilized so she could safely be removed from the area.
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"Wildlife experts will ensure she returns back her home."
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