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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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Comments30

DianeiamMay 29 at 11:37 AM

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

Chankla1902May 30 at 6:49 AM

@Dianeiam Unfortunately, that’s their anti-personality trait and mental capacity. Let’s just hope they get well soon.

WoodlandHillsUser334605012May 29 at 10:31 AM

Leave the poor animal alone!! save wildlife, please they were here before us!!!

LaGuera111May 29 at 11:16 AM

Humans are the ones shrinking their habitats

losangelesUser1330638017May 29 at 11:17 AM

100% agree

GiGee51May 29 at 10:33 AM

Hopefully that he gets rescued and released somewhere safe. 🙏🏽

DianeiamMay 29 at 11:37 AM

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

Chankla1902May 30 at 6:49 AM

@Dianeiam Unfortunately, that’s their anti-personality trait and mental capacity. Let’s just hope they get well soon.

WoodlandHillsUser334605012May 29 at 10:31 AM

Leave the poor animal alone!! save wildlife, please they were here before us!!!

LaGuera111May 29 at 11:16 AM

Humans are the ones shrinking their habitats

losangelesUser1330638017May 29 at 11:17 AM

100% agree

GiGee51May 29 at 10:33 AM

Hopefully that he gets rescued and released somewhere safe. 🙏🏽

DianeiamMay 29 at 11:37 AM

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

Chankla1902May 30 at 6:49 AM

@Dianeiam Unfortunately, that’s their anti-personality trait and mental capacity. Let’s just hope they get well soon.

WoodlandHillsUser334605012May 29 at 10:31 AM

Leave the poor animal alone!! save wildlife, please they were here before us!!!

LaGuera111May 29 at 11:16 AM

Humans are the ones shrinking their habitats

losangelesUser1330638017May 29 at 11:17 AM

100% agree

GiGee51May 29 at 10:33 AM

Hopefully that he gets rescued and released somewhere safe. 🙏🏽

DianeiamMay 29 at 11:37 AM

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

Chankla1902May 30 at 6:49 AM

@Dianeiam Unfortunately, that’s their anti-personality trait and mental capacity. Let’s just hope they get well soon.

WoodlandHillsUser334605012May 29 at 10:31 AM

Leave the poor animal alone!! save wildlife, please they were here before us!!!

LaGuera111May 29 at 11:16 AM

Humans are the ones shrinking their habitats

losangelesUser1330638017May 29 at 11:17 AM

100% agree

GiGee51May 29 at 10:33 AM

Hopefully that he gets rescued and released somewhere safe. 🙏🏽

DianeiamMay 29 at 11:37 AM

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

Chankla1902May 30 at 6:49 AM

@Dianeiam Unfortunately, that’s their anti-personality trait and mental capacity. Let’s just hope they get well soon.

WoodlandHillsUser334605012May 29 at 10:31 AM

Leave the poor animal alone!! save wildlife, please they were here before us!!!

LaGuera111May 29 at 11:16 AM

Humans are the ones shrinking their habitats

losangelesUser1330638017May 29 at 11:17 AM

100% agree

GiGee51May 29 at 10:33 AM

Hopefully that he gets rescued and released somewhere safe. 🙏🏽

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