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Young Mountain Lion Spotted in San Francisco Neighborhood

2/2/2026

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A young male mountain lion was spotted in San Francisco's Pacific Heights late Monday night, prompting residents to back away and call 911.
Veterinarians tranquilized the animal and transported it in a crate for release into a suitable habitat.
Police reported similar sighting of a mountain lion roaming backyards in Sebastopol.
Wildlife experts say young mountain lions often get lost after separating from their mothers, leading them into urban areas.

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A young male mountain lion was spotted in San Francisco's Pacific Heights late Monday night, prompting residents to back away and call 911.
Veterinarians tranquilized the animal and transported it in a crate for release into a suitable habitat.
Police reported similar sighting of a mountain lion roaming backyards in Sebastopol.
Wildlife experts say young mountain lions often get lost after separating from their mothers, leading them into urban areas.