This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Crime & Safety

Mountain Lion Spotted in Portola Valley

Here are some tips if you encounter a puma while hiking or biking.

By Bay City News Service

A mountain lion was spotted on a rural roadway in Portola Valley early Saturday morning, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.          

Someone called to report seeing the wild animal around 1 a.m. near the 3900 block of Alpine Road, a sheriff's official said.          

The sheriff's office is reminding people to steer clear of mountain lions if they spot one and to avoid hiking or jogging at dawn, dusk and at night, when the animals are most active.          

Anyone who encounters a mountain lion up close is advised to face the animal, make noise, try to appear larger by waving your arms and throw rocks or other objects.            

Find out what's happening in Palo Altowith free, real-time updates from Patch.

More tips can be found on the California Department of Fish and Game's website. 

Copyright © 2013 by Bay City News, Inc. -- Republication, Rebroadcast or any other Reuse without the express written consent of Bay City News, Inc. is prohibited.

Find out what's happening in Palo Altowith free, real-time updates from Patch.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?

To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com.