Watch: Mountain Lion Strolling Through Monrovia Neighborhood

MONROVIA, CA — In this video as it appears on the Neighbors app, a mountain lion is captured taking a stroll through a neighborhood in Monrovia.

The mountain lion appears to check out the front of the house before making its way down the driveway and toward the street.

Monrovia is no stranger to wildlife — there are even Samson the Bear statues scattered around town. The statues are in honor of a "particularly bold" 500-pound California black bear residents would see around town grabbing a bite to eat from a trash can or a fruit tree, according to the City of Monrovia. But Samson's fame didn't really come from his food rummaging skills, it came for his love of relaxing in hot tubs after a long day of rummaging for food.

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However, not all wildlife is as friendly as Samson. Here are some tips from the California Department of Fish & Wildlife for mountain lion encounters:

• Do not hike, bike, or jog alone. Stay alert on trails.
• Avoid hiking or jogging when mountain lions are most active – dawn, dusk, and at night.
• Keep a close watch on small children.
• Off leash dogs on trails are at increased risk of becoming prey for a mountain lion.
• Never approach a mountain lion. Give them an escape route.
• DO NOT RUN. Stay calm. Running may trigger chase, catch and kill response. Do not turn your back. Face the animal, make noise and try to look bigger by waving your arms, or opening your jacket if wearing one; throw rocks or other objects. Pick up small children.
• Do not crouch down or bend over. Squatting puts you in a vulnerable position of appearing much like a 4-legged prey animal.
• Be vocal; however, speak calmly and do not use high pitched tones or high pitch screams.
• Teach others how to behave during an encounter. Anyone who runs may initiate an attack.
• Carry and know how to use bear spray to deter a mountain lion. Bear spray has been shown to be successful in emergency situations with mountain lions. Have the spray readily accessible. Carry in a holster belt or attach to a mountain bike. Talk to the folks at your local outdoor store. Make sure you know how to properly use bear spray. People have been known to spray their own faces when attempting to use it.
• If a lion attacks, fight back. Research on mountain lion attacks suggests that many potential victims have fought back successfully with rocks, sticks, garden tools, even an ink pen or bare hands. Try to stay on your feet. If knocked down, try to protect head and neck.
• If a mountain lion attacks a person, immediately call 911.
• Report unusual mountain lion behavior to your local CDFW regional office.

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