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Golden Gate Park mountain lion prompt relocation after alert

9/6/2026

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San Francisco Department of Emergency Management issued an alert about a mountain lion in Golden Gate Park’s Panhandle.
The lion was spotted near Fell and Baker Streets on the Panhandle’s north side.
Officials instructed witnesses to back away slowly, make themselves look big, and throw objects if it approaches.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife later relocated the tranquilized young lion from Pacific Heights to a natural environment.

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Story summary

San Francisco Department of Emergency Management issued an alert about a mountain lion in Golden Gate Park’s Panhandle.
The lion was spotted near Fell and Baker Streets on the Panhandle’s north side.
Officials instructed witnesses to back away slowly, make themselves look big, and throw objects if it approaches.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife later relocated the tranquilized young lion from Pacific Heights to a natural environment.