Police News ReleaseSan Mateo County Sheriff's Office
San Carlos Police Bureau
City Hall
600 Elm Street
Phone: (650) 802-4277
Fax: (650) 595-3049

3/7/2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS RELEASE #03072013
Subject :

Mountain Lion Spotted Near Arguello Park
Contact :Rebecca Rosenblatt, Public Information Officer, San Mateo County Sheriff's Office    (650) 363-4800
    pio@smcgov.org
San Carlos, CA - March 7, 2013 - At 9:30 pm last night on 03/06/13 a mountain lion was seen in the vicinity of Arguello Park near Wellington Drive and Shelford Ave in San Carlos California.

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.

Here are a few tips:
  1. Avoid hiking or jogging when mountain lions are most active—dawn, dusk, and at night.
  2. Keep a close watch on small children.
  3. If you encounter a mountain lion, do not run; instead, face the animal, make noise and try to look bigger by waving your arms; throw rocks or other objects.
  4. Pick up small children.
For more information about mountain lions click here www.keepmewild.org



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