Residents near a Santa Monica home were told to remain indoors after a mountain lion was found in a backyard; the animal was later tranquilized and removed by wildlife personnel.
What happened?
Police said the sighting came from the area of 14th Street and Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, where a mountain lion was reported in the backyard of a residence. Video from the scene, shared by NBC4, appeared to show the big cat lying among plants behind the home.
While officers assessed the situation, authorities told neighbors to stay inside and keep pets indoors. Police said they were “working with appropriate wildlife resources.”
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