San Mateo County Alert Reports:
At approximately 10:30 pm on Thursday evening 7/17 a mountain lion was seen in the vicinity of the 500 block of Richmond Drive in the city of Millbrae. Once spotted, the mountain lion walked west and upwards towards a wooded area located near Berkshire Drive. Sheriff's Deputy Szerenyi arrived on scene, checked the area and contacted the resident regarding the sighting. The animal appears to have left towards a more rural area.
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
Sent by Owen Yoch to Millbrae, Sheriff's Office Command Staff, james gilletti (E-mail accounts, Wireless devices) through SMC Alert
This system is administrated by the Office of Emergency Services, 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063 650.363.4000
