13 mountain lion sightings across California. See the elusive creatures
By Stories by McClatchy teams, with AI summarization,
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Mountain lion sightings showcase these elusive creatures interacting with human environments. From a mountain lion cub receiving medical attention after being hit by a car to another cougar learning to hunt at a rehabilitation center, these events highlight efforts to balance wildlife conservation and public safety. The prominence of social media groups like El Dorado County Mountain Lion Sightings also underscores the public attention regarding these majestic animals.
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No. 1: Mountain lion cub gets ‘second chance at life’ after car hit him in California
The cub was found at 5 months old on the side of the road, the humane society said. | Published February 14, 2024 | Read Full Story by Paloma Chavez
No. 2: Man thinks cat in tree ‘doesn’t look right’ — then realizes it’s really a mountain lion
“Not your typical ‘cat stuck in a tree’ call, that’s for sure!” Utah firefighters said of the incident. | Published February 2, 2024 | Read Full Story by Brooke Baitinger
No. 3: ‘Mountain lion’ seen on home video proves to be something else, California cops say
No. 4: Mountain lion spotted on home surveillance camera in Northern California neighborhood
Mountain lion sightings have grown in prominence since a deadly attack on two brothers last spring near Georgetown. | Published September 5, 2024 | Read Full Story by Chris Biderman
No. 5: Elusive big cat spotted roaming through California backyards in middle of the night
No. 6: Large mountain lion caught on camera strolling through yard in California
“I’m kind of a day person, so I’ll take the day and they can have the night,” said resident Jackie Winston. | Published July 29, 2024 | Read Full Story by Kathe Tanner
No. 7: Amid increasing mountain lion sightings, California county turns to Facebook to share info
If you live or visit El Dorado County, here’s what you can do if you spot a mountain lion, the Sheriff’s Office says. | Published June 24, 2024 | Read Full Story by Chris Biderman
No. 8: New mountain lion in iconic Los Angeles park brings hope after famous cougar’s death
The newcomer was spotted in the same area where beloved celebrity cougar P-22 was once photographed under the Hollywood sign. | Published May 22, 2024 | Read Full Story by Brooke Baitinger
No. 9: Suspected elusive predator caught on doorbell cameras roaming CA neighborhood. See it
No. 13: Coyote chases bobcat up huge tree in California — then the feline fights back. See it
“It was like a National Geographic moment for me like something out of an African safari or something.” | Published October 1, 2024 | Read Full Story by Brooke Baitinger
This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.
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