Mountain lion spotted in Paso Robles

December 17, 2022

By KAREN VELIE

The Paso Robles Police Department has reported a recent mountain lion sighting on Vista Cerro Drive not far from the MB Golf Academy.

Shortly before 7 p.m. on Thursday, a resident reported seeing the lion. Police are warning the public to exercise caution when walking in the surrounding areas.

Mountain lions live across much of California, including along urban-wildland interfaces where they hunt for deer and other animals. However, it’s rare to see a mountain lion because they are elusive creatures.

If you do see a mountain lion or mountain lion cub, do not approach it or intervene. Sightings can be reported to the Paso Robles Police Department at (805) 237-6464.

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mazin

12/18/2022 9:05 am

Reporting cougar presence is a good idea, like white shark sightings, and neighborhood watch. Gives a heads up to watch the kids and domestic animals.

unusualsuspect

12/17/2022 12:05 pm

Do they report on gators like this in the south? This is why other states make fun of CA…

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kettle

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12/17/2022 1:19 pm

“Do they report on gators like this in the south?”

Yes they do

Imagine the outrage if the public safety agency in a area did not warn the public to a hazard discovered and some child, perhaps a tourist gets eaten.