{"id":415333,"date":"2026-05-06T23:59:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T23:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/415333\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T23:59:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T23:59:11","slug":"mountain-lion-darted-after-discovered-sheltering-under-vehicle-in-busy-california-neighborhood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/415333\/","title":{"rendered":"Mountain Lion Darted After Discovered Sheltering Under Vehicle In Busy California Neighborhood"},"content":{"rendered":"

Escondido, CA \u2014 California Department of Fish and Wildlife <\/a>officers were called out after a mountain lion was spotted sheltering under a vehicle in Escondido. <\/p>\n

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After assessing the situation the officers decided it was best to dart the mountain lion due to the busy urban environment and a growing crowd of onlookers. Using a long gun loaded with tranquilizer rounds, officers darted the mountain lion.<\/p>\n

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It briefly fled to a nearby apartment complex, where it was closely monitored with the help of a police drone hovering overhead. Additional sedation was administered to ensure the animal could be safely handled safely before being transported to a controlled area for evaluation.<\/p>\n

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The lion was found to be in excellent health, well-fed, with a clean coat and no visible injuries. A tracking collar was fitted to help monitor its movements after release.<\/p>\n

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Around 11:00 p.m., once fully awake and alert, the mountain lion was safely released into suitable habitat near Cleveland National Forest<\/a>. Staff watched as it walked off and rested near a tree, initially a bit unsteady but quickly regaining normal movement.<\/p>\n

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Categories: \u00a0 California<\/a>Wildlife<\/a><\/p>\n

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