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GILROY COUGAR SIGHTING-5/10/14-1140-PMD

 

 

 

 

A mountain lion WAS sightED NEAR the creek area of Christmas Hill Park.    AT ABOUT 12:15 P-M POLICE and City of Gilroy Parks staff PERFORMED A thorough search of the area.   DESPITE the LACK OF ADDITIONAL SIGHTINGS, ALERTS have been MADE TO RESIDENTS in the vicinity of the park and area schools. 

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The public is reminded That when close to mountain lion habitat:

■ Do not hike alone, go in groups

■ Keep children close.

■ Do not approach a mountain lion.

■ Do not run from a lion, or crouch down or bend over.

■ appear bigger. Rise your arms, open your jacket, pick up small children, throw stones, branches without crouching or turning your back.

■ Fight back if attacked. Try to keep standing and face the

attacking animal.

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