A mountain lion was spotted Friday in San Dimas, prompting warnings for residents to avoid the area while state and local authorities work to tranquilize the animal.
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department San Dimas Station, the lion was spotted roaming a residential neighborhood along Foothill Avenue between San Dimas Avenue and San Dimas Canyon Road.
“Please avoid the area this morning until the mountain lion has been safely relocated,” sheriff’s officials posted on social media. “Residents in the area are encouraged to secure all pets and remove or secure any outdoor food that could attract wildlife to residential properties. Runners, pedestrians and residents are asked to remain vigilant.”
State Fish and Wildlife officials were on the scene, along with sheriff’s department personnel, working to corral the lion, which appeared to be lying in some brush alongside the roadway.