Mountain Lion Believed To Have Attacked Dog In Peninsula: Sheriff

PORTOLA VALLEY, CA — A mountain lion is believed to have attacked and carried off a dog in Portola Valley on Thursday night, according to authorities.

The incident occurred near Alpine Road and Highway 280, according to a news release by the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. A medium-sized, domestic dog was reported missing and a mountain lion was seen leaving the area around the time of the incident, which authorities believe happened around 9 p.m.

The dog is missing and the mountain lion was not located.

This is the second reported mountain lion attack in as many weeks in the area. Last Wednesday, a mountain lion attacked a family's dog at their Peninsula home in Woodside. The homeowners said a mountain lion climbed over a six-foot fence onto their property and began attacking the dog.

After that incident, the sheriff’s office said it was working with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to monitor the situation but believed it was an isolated incident. Officials didn't comment on whether that mountain lion had been found.

Authorities warned the public to use caution if they see a mountain lion in or near their neighborhood and to report the sighting to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.