Santa Monica Police Warn of Mountain Lion Sighting Near 14th Street as No Injuries Reported
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Updated · FOX 11 Los Angeles · May 29
Santa Monica Police Warn of Mountain Lion Sighting Near 14th Street as No Injuries Reported
12 articles · Updated · FOX 11 Los Angeles · May 29
A mountain lion was reported around 8 a.m. Friday at a home near 14th Street and Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, prompting police to warn nearby residents.
Santa Monica police said officers were assessing the report and coordinating with wildlife resources while urging community members in the area to stay indoors.
Police said no injuries had been reported and warned residents not to approach or try to photograph the animal if it is seen.
The sighting put a residential Santa Monica neighborhood on alert as authorities worked to verify the report and manage any public safety risk.
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