San Carlos: Mountain Lion Spotted on Portofino Drive Near Big Canyon Park

San Carlos: Mountain Lion Spotted on Portofino Drive Near Big Canyon Park
Zachary Stieber
10/22/2013
Updated:
7/18/2015

A mountain lion was spotted in the hills of San Carlos in California’s San Mateo County on Tuesday.

The lion was crossing the street near the 400 block of Portofino Drive at about 1:15 a.m., officials told KRON-TV.

The neighborhood is near Big Canyon Park. 

Residents are advised to not hike or jog at dawn, dusk, or at night.

“In the event of an encounter, wildlife officials advise facing the animal, trying to look bigger, making noise and throwing objects at the cat,” according to KRON.