Crime & Safety

Mountain Lion Spotted in Emerald Hills

Written by Laura Dudnick

A mountain lion was spotted in the Emerald Hills neighborhood of San Mateo County on Wednesday night, emergency officials said.

The animal was seen around 10 p.m. walking toward Ferndale Street from Lakeview Way, according to county emergency officials.

From the county:

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.

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