Mountain Lion Roams San Francisco Streets, Residents Alerted
WHO:
CBS News - A mountain lion was involved in the incident.
NY Post - Residents of San Francisco were alerted about the mountain lion.
WHAT:
San Francisco Chronicle - The mountain lion was identified as a juvenile male weighing about 78 pounds.
KTVU - The mountain lion was tranquilized after a standoff that lasted several hours, with officials confirming it was later fitted with a GPS tracking collar as part of ongoing research efforts by the Puma Project.
ABC7 Bay Area - The mountain lion was captured after a standoff that lasted several hours, with officials confirming it was tranquilized after it briefly stopped at a corner and disappeared into bushes.
Fox News - This incident marks the second mountain lion sighting in San Francisco within two weeks, following reports of another mountain lion perched in a tree in the Panhandle on September 5.
ABC7 Bay Area - The mountain lion was tranquilized after a standoff lasting several hours with San Francisco Animal Care and Control crews.
ABC7 Bay Area - Residents were instructed to stay in their homes during the incident, with police using bullhorns to disperse crowds.
Fox News - The mountain lion was tranquilized in San Francisco's Sunset District after evading capture for hours and was later released back into the wild.
CNN - Cats of San Bernardino aims to sterilize at least 20 community cats each month.
CNN - The organization has begun sponsoring veterinary appointments for approximately 40 cats a month, covering spay and neuter surgeries, vaccines, parasite treatment, and microchipping for residents who cannot afford those services.
CNN - Cats of San Bernardino has placed more than 2,000 cats and kittens since it began tracking adoptions in 2019.
CBS News - The mountain lion was caught and carried to safety after roaming the streets.
NY Post - A video posted on X showed the mountain lion wandering behind bushes in front yards.
WHERE:
ABC7 Bay Area - The mountain lion was seen near Ulloa Street and 44th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood.
CBS News - The incident occurred on the streets of San Francisco.
NY Post - The mountain lion was spotted in the yards of multiple homes in San Francisco.
WHEN:
ABC7 Bay Area - The mountain lion was spotted around 7:30 a.m. on a Friday morning.
HOW:
KTVU - The tranquilization process involved collaboration between San Francisco Animal Care and Control, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and staff from the nearby San Francisco Zoo.
ABC7 Bay Area - Residents were instructed to stay indoors as police used bullhorns to disperse crowds during the incident, with one resident describing the scene as "kind of crazy."
CNN - The organization supports 14 outdoor cat colonies within roughly three miles of Spagis’ home, providing daily care for 10 of them and supplying food and medical assistance to residents caring for the other four.
CBS News - Authorities chased the mountain lion to capture it.
(UPDATED September 19, 2026 19:57 UTC)
A juvenile male mountain lion, weighing about 78 pounds, was tranquilized after a standoff that lasted several hours. Officials confirmed that the lion was fitted with a GPS tracking collar as part of ongoing research efforts by the Puma Project. The tranquilization involved collaboration between San Francisco Animal Care and Control, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and staff from the nearby San Francisco Zoo.
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(UPDATED September 19, 2026 08:57 UTC)
A mountain lion was captured in San Francisco after a lengthy standoff, with officials confirming it was tranquilized when it briefly paused at a corner before disappearing into the bushes. This incident marks the second mountain lion sighting in the city within two weeks, following another report of a mountain lion perched in a tree in the Panhandle on September 5. During the capture, residents were advised to stay indoors as police used bullhorns to manage the crowd, with one local describing the scene as "kind of crazy."
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(UPDATED September 19, 2026 07:57 UTC)
A mountain lion was spotted near Ulloa Street and 44th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood early Friday morning. After a standoff lasting several hours, the animal was tranquilized by crews from San Francisco Animal Care and Control, while residents were instructed to stay indoors and police used bullhorns to disperse onlookers. Authorities successfully managed the situation, ensuring the safety of both the community and the mountain lion.
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(UPDATED September 19, 2026 02:59 UTC)
A mountain lion was tranquilized in San Francisco's Sunset District after evading capture for several hours. The animal was successfully captured by wildlife officials and later released back into the wild. This incident highlights the ongoing interactions between urban areas and wildlife.
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(UPDATED September 19, 2026 02:06 UTC)
Cats of San Bernardino is making strides in its mission to help community cats by aiming to sterilize at least 20 cats each month. The organization is also sponsoring veterinary appointments for around 40 cats monthly, covering essential services like spay and neuter surgeries, vaccines, and microchipping for those in need. Since tracking adoptions began in 2019, Cats of San Bernardino has successfully placed over 2,000 cats and kittens into loving homes.
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(UPDATED September 19, 2026 01:19 UTC)
A mountain lion was spotted roaming the streets and yards of San Francisco, prompting residents to be alerted about its presence. Authorities successfully chased and captured the mountain lion, which was later carried to safety after being filmed wandering behind bushes in front yards. The incident highlights the unusual wildlife encounters that can occur in urban areas.