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Mountain Lion Spotted in Woodside

Authorities ask joggers to be wary.

A mountain lion was seen roaming near state Highway 84 in Woodside this morning, San Mateo County emergency officials said.

The cat was spotted in the vicinity of Whiskey Hill Road at about 2:45 a.m. The county office of emergency services recommends that residents keep a close watch on small children and avoid hiking or jogging at dawn, dusk or night, when mountain lions are most active.

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

--Bay City News

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