Mountain Lion Spotted in San Francisco, Officials Working to Capture It

Mountain Lion Spotted in San Francisco, Officials Working to Capture It
This photo provided by Roxanne Blank shows a mountain lion walking down stairs, on Jan. 26, 2026, in San Francisco. David Pitt via AP
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SAN FRANCISCO—A young mountain lion spotted roaming the streets of San Francisco has been located near a park where wildlife officials are trying to capture it, authorities said Tuesday.

Authorities issued a warning to residents late Monday, saying a mountain lion had been seen walking the streets in the Pacific Heights neighborhood and advising people to slowly back away from the animal if they encountered it. They said Tuesday morning the wild feline had been located.