Early Morning Roadway Alert Sparks Swift Response (Image Credits: Pixabay)
Castaic, California – Wildlife officials released a 4-to-5-month-old female mountain lion cub into nearby dense brush following her discovery alone on a local roadway, with hopes she reconnects with her family.[1]
Early Morning Roadway Alert Sparks Swift Response
In the early hours of a recent Wednesday, drivers spotted the young cub wandering the middle of Hillcrest Parkway here in Southern California. Initial reports raised fears that a vehicle had struck her, prompting immediate concern among witnesses. California Highway Patrol Officer Carlos Burgos-Lopez confirmed that observers had earlier seen two other mountain lions traveling alongside the cub.[1]
Personnel from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife arrived around 2:15 a.m. after the cub fled into adjacent brush. They captured her without further incident and transported her to a local veterinary clinic for evaluation. The area, characterized by thick vegetation, offered an ideal spot for a young predator to seek cover.
Thorough Exam Uncovers Minor Wounds
Veterinarians conducted a full assessment, including radiographs, which revealed no broken bones. The cub weighed 16 pounds, slightly underweight for her age, and showed a small laceration on her right front paw along with some frayed fur. Despite these issues, experts deemed her in good overall condition.[1]…