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Uploaded: Thursday, March 25, 2010, 5:30 PM                                             

Mountain lion spotted in Portola Valley  

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By Bay City News Service

A mountain lion was spotted this morning (March 25) in Portola Valley area, according to the office of emergency services.

The animal was seen in the vicinity of 1 Morro Vista Lane at about 7:15 a.m.

Residents are advised not to approach mountain lions, and to try to appear large and make noise if one is nearby. The cats are most active at dawn, dusk and at night.

For more information about mountain lions, go to www.keepmewild.org.

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Posted by Daggonit, a resident of the Portola Valley: Los Trancos Woods/Vista Verde neighborhood, on Mar 25, 2010 at 8:52 pm

Will the owner of the golden retriever please leash it.

Posted by long time resident, a resident of the Portola Valley: Westridge neighborhood, on Mar 28, 2010 at 12:39 pm

It's not news anymore. They are here. Take the usual precautions.

No pets or toddlers left alone outdoors in open spaces.
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