Mountain lion sighting confirmed by Northern California police

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Mountain lion sighting confirmed by Northern California police

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and has issued an informative public safety alert.

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, the mountain lion was spotted in downtown Vacaville on a resident’s surveillance camera between West Street and Cernon Street around 2 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17

Police added the lion was briefly seen in a parking lot in the area before wandering off the surveillance camera’s view.

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“Although this incident was captured on video surveillance this past weekend, the resident did not notice the event until recently,” police said.

The agency continued by offering tips to the community if someone were to come into contact with a mountain lion or any other large wildlife.

Residents are advised to remain vigilant and avoid approaching the animal if spotted

Keep pets and children, indoors and secure any food sources or garbage that may attract wildlife

Avoid walking with pets off-leash

If you see a mountain lion:

Pick up small children without bending over

Back away slowly, DO NOT RUN

Make noise and give the animal an escape route

Do not attempt to confront or capture the animal

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