6 times mountain lions were wandering around — and got caught on camera
Stories by Real-Time News team, with AI summarization
A mountain lion is seen in an image taken from a home surveillance in Auburn and shared Thursday by Auburn police. Officials say the cougar was spotted in the area of Auburn Folsom Road and Eagles Nest.
Auburn Police Department
Mountain lion encounters caught on camera in neighborhoods are raising concerns and capturing public fascination. From a man recognizing a cougar in a tree to a dog surviving an attack, these incidents highlight the growing interactions between humans and wildlife.
Surveillance footage from California and beyond showcases these creatures, prompting officials to advise residents on safety measures while also appreciating the rarity of these sightings.
The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
Screengrab from West Valley City Fire Department's Facebook video
NO. 1: MAN THINKS CAT IN TREE ‘DOESN’T LOOK RIGHT’ — THEN REALIZES IT’S REALLY A MOUNTAIN LION
“Not your typical ‘cat stuck in a tree’ call, that’s for sure!” Utah firefighters said of the incident. | Published February 2, 2024 | Read Full Story
NO. 2: MOUNTAIN LION SPOTTED ON HOME SURVEILLANCE CAMERA IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA NEIGHBORHOOD
Mountain lion sightings have grown in prominence since a deadly attack on two brothers last spring near Georgetown. | Published September 5, 2024 | Read Full Story by Chris Biderman
Screenshot from Milpitas Police Department video on Facebook
NO. 3: ELUSIVE BIG CAT SPOTTED ROAMING THROUGH CALIFORNIA BACKYARDS IN MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT
NO. 4: LARGE MOUNTAIN LION CAUGHT ON CAMERA STROLLING THROUGH YARD IN CALIFORNIA
“I’m kind of a day person, so I’ll take the day and they can have the night,” said resident Jackie Winston. | Published July 29, 2024 | Read Full Story by Kathe Tanner
Screengrab from video shared to Facebook by Drumright Police Department.
NO. 5: RARE, ‘UNINVITED VISITOR’ SEEN PROWLING IN THE DARK OUTSIDE OKLAHOMA HOME, VIDEO SHOWS
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