After several residents reported seeing the big cat sauntering through their neighborhoods, animal services officials issued warnings and forced one school to shelter in place as they monitored the situation.
Just days after legendary Los Angeles mountain lion P-22 was captured for examination, Orange County residents have reported the sighting of a different big cat prowling through their neighborhood.
The sighting, near the Pacific Heights neighborhood, prompted warnings for from law enforcement, especially for pet owners, and some people out walking their dogs. Students at Newhart Middle School were forced to shelter in place as authorities with Mission Viejo Animal Services surveyed the situation.
He said that they weren't planning to capture the cougar, but rather making sure that it didn't escalate into a more urgent situation.
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