Citizen reports mountain lion sighting while walking on Laguna Preserve trail in Sebastopol earlier today. 
A citizen reported to Sebastopol Public Works employees that she saw a mountain lion and 2 cubs while she was walking on trails in the Laguna de Santa Rosa on the northeast side of Sebastopol earlier today. The Public Works employees notified the Sebastopol Police of the report.
Police searched the area but did not find the animal or indications one may be in the area. Although there have been no other recent reports of sightings to police, the information is being shared with other regional animal control and wildlife agencies.
As a reminder, mountain lions are dangerous wild animals that can be even more dangerous and aggressive when protecting their young. If you encounter one, you should remain as far away from it as possible and leave the area right away. Notify police as soon as possible with the location and circumstances of the sighting.
The Sebastopol Police Department can be reached 24 hours a day, seven days per week, at 707-829-4400.
Address/Location
Sebastopol, CA Police Department
6850 Laguna Park Way
Sebastopol, CA 95472
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 707-829-4400