Mountain Lion Spotted Monday Night

A mountain lion was spotted near a business in Portola Valley on Monday night, according to San Mateo County emergency officials.

An off-duty Peninsula Humane Society officer saw the creature at about 6 p.m. in the 800 block of Portola Road.

Sheriff's deputies searched the area but did not find the mountain lion.

If you see a mountain lion DO NOT APPROACH IT, especially one that is feeding or with offspring. Most mountain lions will try to avoid confrontation.

Here are a few tips:

• Avoid hiking or jogging when mountain lions are most active—dawn, dusk, and at night.
• Keep a close watch on small children.
• If you encounter a mountain lion, do not run; instead, face the animal, make noise and try to look bigger by waving your arms; throw rocks or other objects.
• Pick up small children.

For more information about mountain lions click here www.keepmewild.org