Mountain Lion Sightings Reported In Woodbridge

WOODBRIDGE, CT — There have been a few mountain lion sightings in Woodbridge recently, according to a police Facebook post. One family reported encountering a mountain lion on their lawn.

Mountain lions have been spotted on Salem Road and Pease Road. The sightings were reported to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

Police issued the following things to remember if you come across or see a big cat like a mountain lion:

1. Be mindful of small pets and small children wandering too far away from your sight line.

2. Do Not Approach! Give it space to turn around without feeling threatened to get away from you and your family.

3. Make yourself BIG. Do not bend, squat, or sit down. Arms over your head, with a jacket or sweatshirt.

4. Don’t Run. This can trigger a chase. Stay facing the big cat and try not to turn your back to it.

5. Make noise. Be as loud as you can paired with being as big as you can.

6. Fight back. If it really comes down to it do what you have to do to deter it from following you. Throw rocks, sticks, etc to scare it off.