From Fox News · Brie Stimson · · 1m
Mountain Lion Evades Capture in San Francisco
San Francisco mountain lion evades officials before being released.
In brief
San Francisco mountain lion evades officials before being released. A mountain lion spotted in San Francisco's Sunset District evaded capture for hours before being tranquilized and released into the wild. Originally reported by Fox News.
Mountain lion spotted
A mountain lion was spotted in San Francisco's Sunset District after evading capture for several hours.
Officials surround animal
Police, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, animal control and the San Francisco Zoo surrounded the mountain lion in Outer Sunset.
Tranquilized and released
The mountain lion was tranquilized and released back into the wild after being spotted in the city's Sunset District.
Collar and videos shared
Animal Care & Control shared videos of the mountain lion leaving its crate and heading back into wooded areas.
Collaboration thanked
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife thanked agencies for their collaboration in capturing and releasing the mountain lion.
What to remember
A mountain lion spotted in San Francisco's Sunset District evaded capture for hours before being tranquilized and released into the wild.
