Mountain Lion Sighting
WHAT: Mountain Lion Sighting
WHEN: February 10, 2017 at approximately 5:32 a.m.
WHERE: 1900 Block of Royal Way
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Watch Commander 805-781-7312
On February 10, 2017 at approximately 5:32 am, San Luis Obispo Police Department received a call from a concerned citizen who observed a mountain lion walking through an apartment complex. Officers responded to the area, but were unable to locate the animal.
According to the California Department of Fish and Game, mountain lion attacks on humans are rare. If you are confronted by a mountain lion make yourself appear larger, more aggressive, make noise, and create distance by slowly walking backwards.
We are reminding citizens if you see a mountain lion please contact your local law enforcement agency.
Address/Location
San Luis Obispo Police Department
1042 Walnut Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-781-7337