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Mountain Lion Sighting in Loyalton

Tuesday, January 14

Public Safety Announcement: Mountain Lion Sighting in Loyalton, California – January 14, 2025The Sierra County Sheriff's Office has received reports of a mountain lion sighted in broad daylight near Church and Zollinger Streets in Loyalton (approximately 300 yards from the Loyalton Elementary School). The... Read More.

Mountain Lion Spotted on Mill Creek Falls Trail in Lassen Volcanic National Park

Tuesday, October 15

Lassen Volcanic National Park officials have reported a recent sighting of a mountain lion on the Mill Creek Falls Trail, located in the park’s southwest region. While spotting one of these elusive big cats can be an exciting experience for visitors, park authorities remind... Read More.

California’s Mountain Lion Population Faces Threats and Decline

Wednesday, January 31

California's mountain lion population is lower than previously believed, indicating potential threats. A recent comprehensive count, the first in decades, estimates 3,200 to 4,500 lions statewide, significantly less than the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's earlier estimate of over 6,000.According to the... Read More.

Loss of Habitat from Wildfire not Deemed Factor in Recent Mountain Lion Attack

Thursday, August 10

CDFW says the recent mountain lion attacks on the outskirts of Susanville were not attributed to the loss of habitat caused by recent wildfires.Biologist Brian Ehler from the department clarified that there had not been a noticeable increase in attacks on pets or livestock,... Read More.

Mountain Lion Terrorizing Outskirts of Susanville

Monday, August 7

Noon update:A mountain lion causing terror in the Diamond Crest area of Susanville has been successfully eliminated. Concern escalated over the weekend when a homeowner witnessed the lion snatching their small pet dog over their fence. In response, Fish and Wildlife officers were promptly... Read More.

March is Marching in Like a Lion as Winter Storms Line Up

Friday, February 24

The region is bracing itself against this arctic storm that has closed highways and schools and caused multiple spinouts. The California Highway Patrol says to stay off the roads at all costs; mountain travel is highly discouraged, and do not travel if you do... Read More.

CDFW Investigates Mountain Lion Attack off Hwy299

Friday, May 20

CDFW says to fight back and try to stay standing if attacked by a mountain lion. In our neighboring county of Trinity, that’s exactly what a woman did when a mountain lion jumped on her back while she was hiking near a picnic area... Read More.

Stories tagged with: lion

Mountain Lion Sighting in Loyalton

Mountain Lion Spotted on Mill Creek Falls Trail in Lassen Volcanic National Park

California’s Mountain Lion Population Faces Threats and Decline

Loss of Habitat from Wildfire not Deemed Factor in Recent Mountain Lion Attack

Mountain Lion Terrorizing Outskirts of Susanville

March is Marching in Like a Lion as Winter Storms Line Up

CDFW Investigates Mountain Lion Attack off Hwy299

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