Mountain Lion Sighting This Morning in Portola Valley

A mountain lion was seen at 8 a.m. this morning in the vicinity of the Pony Tracks Ranch in Portola Valley, California, according to Dan Bennett, who sent the message out via the San Mateo County Non-Emergency Alert System at 2:24 pm today.

The Pony Tracks Ranch is located at 499 Old Spanish Trail.

Bennett's message dispensed the following advice on what to do if one encounters a mountain lion:

If you see a mountain lion DO NOT APPROACH IT, especially one that is feeding or with offspring. Most mountain lions will try to avoid confrontation.

Here are a few tips:

Avoid hiking or jogging when mountain lions are most active—dawn, dusk, and at night.

Keep a close watch on small children.

If you encounter a mountain lion, do not run; instead, face the animal, make noise and try to look bigger by waving your arms; throw rocks or other objects.

Pick up small children.

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