Possible Mountain Lion Sighting in Santa Monica Neighborhood
1402 Montana Ave, North of Montana, Santa Monica
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Summary
- Santa Monica police are responding to a possible mountain lion sighting in a residential area on Montana Avenue. Authorities are working with wildlife resources to assess the situation, and residents are advised to stay indoors and keep pets inside. No injuries have been reported.
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The Santa Monica Police Department released the following statement on X (formerly Twitter): “Santa Monica Police Department personnel are responding to a report of a possible mountain lion sighting in a residential area. Out of an abundance of caution, officers are in the area assessing the report and working with appropriate wildlife resources. At this time, there are no reported injuries. Community members in the area are encouraged to remain indoors, keep pets inside, and avoid approaching or attempting to photograph the animal if it is seen. Anyone who sees the animal should call 9-1-1 immediately and provide their location from a safe place. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.”
A Citizen user shows video of the road blocked by police. Please exercise caution nearby.
Incident reported at 1402 Montana Ave.
The Santa Monica Police Department released the following statement on X (formerly Twitter): “Santa Monica Police Department personnel are responding to a report of a possible mountain lion sighting in a residential area. Out of an abundance of caution, officers are in the area assessing the report and working with appropriate wildlife resources. At this time, there are no reported injuries. Community members in the area are encouraged to remain indoors, keep pets inside, and avoid approaching or attempting to photograph the animal if it is seen. Anyone who sees the animal should call 9-1-1 immediately and provide their location from a safe place. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.”
A Citizen user shows video of the road blocked by police. Please exercise caution nearby.
Incident reported at 1402 Montana Ave.
The Santa Monica Police Department released the following statement on X (formerly Twitter): “Santa Monica Police Department personnel are responding to a report of a possible mountain lion sighting in a residential area. Out of an abundance of caution, officers are in the area assessing the report and working with appropriate wildlife resources. At this time, there are no reported injuries. Community members in the area are encouraged to remain indoors, keep pets inside, and avoid approaching or attempting to photograph the animal if it is seen. Anyone who sees the animal should call 9-1-1 immediately and provide their location from a safe place. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.”
A Citizen user shows video of the road blocked by police. Please exercise caution nearby.
Incident reported at 1402 Montana Ave.
The Santa Monica Police Department released the following statement on X (formerly Twitter): “Santa Monica Police Department personnel are responding to a report of a possible mountain lion sighting in a residential area. Out of an abundance of caution, officers are in the area assessing the report and working with appropriate wildlife resources. At this time, there are no reported injuries. Community members in the area are encouraged to remain indoors, keep pets inside, and avoid approaching or attempting to photograph the animal if it is seen. Anyone who sees the animal should call 9-1-1 immediately and provide their location from a safe place. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.”
A Citizen user shows video of the road blocked by police. Please exercise caution nearby.
Incident reported at 1402 Montana Ave.
The Santa Monica Police Department released the following statement on X (formerly Twitter): “Santa Monica Police Department personnel are responding to a report of a possible mountain lion sighting in a residential area. Out of an abundance of caution, officers are in the area assessing the report and working with appropriate wildlife resources. At this time, there are no reported injuries. Community members in the area are encouraged to remain indoors, keep pets inside, and avoid approaching or attempting to photograph the animal if it is seen. Anyone who sees the animal should call 9-1-1 immediately and provide their location from a safe place. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.”
A Citizen user shows video of the road blocked by police. Please exercise caution nearby.
Incident reported at 1402 Montana Ave.
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why do people ALWAYS bring politics into these posts? it’s getting old i use this app for info on things going on but yet it seems every post someone has to get political it’s getting old
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Sweet baby 😔
I know! I hope its ok. Probably terrified 😔
Wow, maybe for every crime people should call in a mountain lion sighting. Seems like they will all respond to that instead of other issues people call 9-1-1 for. Crazy world we live in.
Hopefully that he gets rescued and released somewhere safe. 🙏🏽
why do people ALWAYS bring politics into these posts? it’s getting old i use this app for info on things going on but yet it seems every post someone has to get political it’s getting old
💯 istg
Sweet baby 😔
I know! I hope its ok. Probably terrified 😔
Wow, maybe for every crime people should call in a mountain lion sighting. Seems like they will all respond to that instead of other issues people call 9-1-1 for. Crazy world we live in.
Hopefully that he gets rescued and released somewhere safe. 🙏🏽
why do people ALWAYS bring politics into these posts? it’s getting old i use this app for info on things going on but yet it seems every post someone has to get political it’s getting old
💯 istg
Sweet baby 😔
I know! I hope its ok. Probably terrified 😔
Wow, maybe for every crime people should call in a mountain lion sighting. Seems like they will all respond to that instead of other issues people call 9-1-1 for. Crazy world we live in.
Hopefully that he gets rescued and released somewhere safe. 🙏🏽
why do people ALWAYS bring politics into these posts? it’s getting old i use this app for info on things going on but yet it seems every post someone has to get political it’s getting old
💯 istg
Sweet baby 😔
I know! I hope its ok. Probably terrified 😔
Wow, maybe for every crime people should call in a mountain lion sighting. Seems like they will all respond to that instead of other issues people call 9-1-1 for. Crazy world we live in.
Hopefully that he gets rescued and released somewhere safe. 🙏🏽
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why do people ALWAYS bring politics into these posts? it’s getting old i use this app for info on things going on but yet it seems every post someone has to get political it’s getting old
💯 istg
Sweet baby 😔
I know! I hope its ok. Probably terrified 😔
Wow, maybe for every crime people should call in a mountain lion sighting. Seems like they will all respond to that instead of other issues people call 9-1-1 for. Crazy world we live in.
Hopefully that he gets rescued and released somewhere safe. 🙏🏽