Hercules police urge caution after mountain lion sightings in neighborhood
HERCULES, Calif. (KGO) -- The Hercules Police Department is advising residents to remain alert following confirmed mountain lion sightings in a neighborhood near Hercules Avenue Wednesday afternoon.
Authorities recommend keeping a safe distance from any mountain lion and never attempting to approach, follow or photograph the animal at close range.
Mountain lions are native to California, and wildlife officials say encounters with people are uncommon. Still, authorities are reminding residents to take precautions if they spot the animal.
Anyone who sees the mountain lion is asked to contact the Hercules Police Department's non-emergency line.
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