Mountain Lion Spotted in San Mateo Highlands

A countywide alert was sent out Friday warning Peninsula residents that a mountain lion had been spotted in the San Mateo Highlands that day.

Authorities said, at 10:30 a.m. Friday, a mountain lion was seen in the vicinity of the 1700 block of Lexington Ave - on San Francisco Watershed Property - in the San Mateo Highlands.

Authorities warn, 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, they said.

Emergency officials offered these tips to locals:  

• 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, or throwing rocks or other objects.
• Pick up small children.

For more information about mountain lions, visit www.keepmewild.org.

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