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Mountain Lion Captured Live on ABC7 in San Francisco

1/29/2026

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On January 28, 2026, a 77-pound male mountain lion was tranquilized after being located between buildings in San Francisco's Pacific Heights during a live ABC7 News broadcast.
Frances Wang, an ABC7 News reporter, covered the lion's capture while a coyote wandered through the background, highlighting the irony.
Wildlife experts say the mountain lion entered the city to seek new territory, illustrating San Francisco's ongoing coexistence with wildlife.

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On January 28, 2026, a 77-pound male mountain lion was tranquilized after being located between buildings in San Francisco's Pacific Heights during a live ABC7 News broadcast.
Frances Wang, an ABC7 News reporter, covered the lion's capture while a coyote wandered through the background, highlighting the irony.
Wildlife experts say the mountain lion entered the city to seek new territory, illustrating San Francisco's ongoing coexistence with wildlife.