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Mountain Lion Secured After Stroll Through Neighborhood Near San Francisco Zoo

2535 44th Ave

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Summary

  • A mountain lion was seen Friday morning near 44th Avenue and Ulloa Street in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood, just north of the San Francisco Zoo, according to the city's Department of Emergency Management. Footage shows the animal roaming across front yards on Vicente Street.
  • This marks at least the third reported mountain lion sighting in San Francisco this year, following earlier incidents in Pacific Heights and the Panhandle neighborhood.
  • Mountain lion safety tips:
  • If you encounter a mountain lion, do not run — this can trigger a chase instinct.
  • Make yourself look as big as possible: raise your arms, open your jacket, and stand tall.
  • Make noise by shouting or clapping, and maintain eye contact while slowly backing away.
  • If the animal becomes aggressive, throw objects, wave your arms, and fight back if attacked — do not play dead.
  • Keep small children and pets close, and supervise them closely in areas near open space or parks.
  • Report any mountain lion sighting to San Francisco Animal Care and Control at 415-554-9400, or call 911 in a life-safety emergency.

Timeline

This marks at least the third reported mountain lion sighting in San Francisco this year, following earlier incidents in Pacific Heights and the Panhandle neighborhood.

The animal was also spotted roaming across front yards on Vicente Street, just north of the San Francisco Zoo.

According to local news sources, a mountain lion was seen Friday morning near 44th Avenue and Ulloa Street in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood, according to the city's Department of Emergency Management.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2535 44th Ave.

This marks at least the third reported mountain lion sighting in San Francisco this year, following earlier incidents in Pacific Heights and the Panhandle neighborhood.

The animal was also spotted roaming across front yards on Vicente Street, just north of the San Francisco Zoo.

According to local news sources, a mountain lion was seen Friday morning near 44th Avenue and Ulloa Street in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood, according to the city's Department of Emergency Management.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2535 44th Ave.

This marks at least the third reported mountain lion sighting in San Francisco this year, following earlier incidents in Pacific Heights and the Panhandle neighborhood.

The animal was also spotted roaming across front yards on Vicente Street, just north of the San Francisco Zoo.

According to local news sources, a mountain lion was seen Friday morning near 44th Avenue and Ulloa Street in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood, according to the city's Department of Emergency Management.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2535 44th Ave.

This marks at least the third reported mountain lion sighting in San Francisco this year, following earlier incidents in Pacific Heights and the Panhandle neighborhood.

The animal was also spotted roaming across front yards on Vicente Street, just north of the San Francisco Zoo.

According to local news sources, a mountain lion was seen Friday morning near 44th Avenue and Ulloa Street in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood, according to the city's Department of Emergency Management.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2535 44th Ave.

This marks at least the third reported mountain lion sighting in San Francisco this year, following earlier incidents in Pacific Heights and the Panhandle neighborhood.

The animal was also spotted roaming across front yards on Vicente Street, just north of the San Francisco Zoo.

According to local news sources, a mountain lion was seen Friday morning near 44th Avenue and Ulloa Street in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood, according to the city's Department of Emergency Management.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2535 44th Ave.

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SFPD G /H /I Mobiles [TE] · Sep 18, 10:55AM · 0:05
The code 33, code 4 of the code 33, game and warden have the mountain lion in custody. Code 4.
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SFPD G /H /I Mobiles [TE] · Sep 18, 10:44AM · 0:06
Responding to the 000, 2535 44th Avenue. ACC is nearby.
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SFPD G /H /I Mobiles [TE] · Sep 18, 7:59AM · 0:16
And 6 Adam. Adam. Advise, the RP is insisting that it is a mountain lion. RP is safe inside. He says he's in front of the garage. It's a knife round, as big as a pit bull. Right, Adam. 15 Adam, copy.
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Comments30

brendagrover2d ago

It’s almost like we took their homes and they have nowhere else to go

MissApocalypse2d ago

Protect the lions!

nikluv212d ago

I guess you gotta walk with your bear spray and weapons everywhere. Lol

Suzuna92d ago

They better not hurt that big cat

brendagrover2d ago

It’s almost like we took their homes and they have nowhere else to go

MissApocalypse2d ago

Protect the lions!

nikluv212d ago

I guess you gotta walk with your bear spray and weapons everywhere. Lol

Suzuna92d ago

They better not hurt that big cat

brendagrover2d ago

It’s almost like we took their homes and they have nowhere else to go

MissApocalypse2d ago

Protect the lions!

nikluv212d ago

I guess you gotta walk with your bear spray and weapons everywhere. Lol

Suzuna92d ago

They better not hurt that big cat

brendagrover2d ago

It’s almost like we took their homes and they have nowhere else to go

MissApocalypse2d ago

Protect the lions!

nikluv212d ago

I guess you gotta walk with your bear spray and weapons everywhere. Lol

Suzuna92d ago

They better not hurt that big cat

brendagrover2d ago

It’s almost like we took their homes and they have nowhere else to go

MissApocalypse2d ago

Protect the lions!

nikluv212d ago

I guess you gotta walk with your bear spray and weapons everywhere. Lol

Suzuna92d ago

They better not hurt that big cat

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