New Mountain Lion Spotted Near Livermore Home

LIVERMORE, CA — Another mountain lion was spotted near a Livermore home, this time on Hansen Road, near Sycamore Grove and Holdener parks.

A resident posted security footage on Nextdoor of a smaller lion walking in what looks to be a front driveway of a private home, either late at night or early in the morning.

On Jan. 17, another resident of nearby Regent Road also posted a video of a mountain lion outside a private home at around 4:30 a.m.

The footage from both videos is too dark to ascertain whether it is the same lion.

There are about 4500 mountain lions in California, according to the UC Davis Mountain Lion Project, a lower number than expected. Sightings have been reported throughout the Bay Area. In Yountville in October, three mountain lions were spotted in a 24-hour-period. In September, a mountain lion was spotted near several homes in Oakland.

A Patch reader also spotted a bobcat while hiking at Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park.
If you ever spot a mountain lion, the National Park Service has the following advice:

• Stay calm. Face the lion, stand up, and back away slowly.
• Do not approach them.
• Do not run from them.
• Do not crouch down or bend over.

If the lion moves in your direction or acts aggressively, try to appear intimidating by raising your arm, and speaking in a loud voice.

Visit nps.gov for more information.

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