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Another Mountain Lion Sighting on Peninsula Prompts Warning
Anyone who has a close encounter with a mountain lion should not run from the animal, but face it and make a lot of noise, according to wildlife officials.
A mountain lion was seen near an elementary school in Portola Valley Tuesday morning, San Mateo County emergency officials reported.
The big cat was seen near Corte Madera School on Alpine and Corte Madera roads at about 7:15 a.m., according to the county.
No evacuations were necessary, officials said. Anyone who has a close encounter with a mountain lion should not run from the animal, but face it and make a lot of noise, according to wildlife officials.
Mountain lions are typically most active at dawn and dusk.
County officials provided the following advice if you spot a mountain lion around town:
- 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.
- Avoid hiking or jogging when mountain lions are most active—dawn, dusk, and at night.
- Keep a close watch on small children.
- 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.
- Pick up small children.
-- Bay City News contributed to this report.
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