mountain lion

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Wildlife officials successfully tranquilized a mountain lion that was spotted roaming in a front yard in Santa Monica, following several tense hours where residents were warned to stay indoors.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

A mountain lion was tranquilized, sedated and then released into the wild after being spotted in Escondido, according to wildlife officials.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Fish and Wildlife officials tranquilized the animal with a game dart, after which the mountain lion ran east over a fence before the dart started taking effect.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Facebook members who responded to the Escondido police online post expressed relief that the mountain lion was not euthanized.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

“That mountain lion had as much right to his life as that sour old biddy does to hers,” he said.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls