NEWSLINK: Mountain lion found in Chico neighborhood

People in several communities have reported seeing more wildlife in populated areas due to the lack of traffic as people stay home due to the coronavirus.

On Monday, a homeowner in North Chico found a mountain lion in her yard.

Butte County deputies and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife responded to the report on Kelsey Drive off Keefer Road in North Chico.

A homeowner told deputies that her dog chased a mountain lion into a tree.

The mountain lion was tranquilized. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife said the big cat fell asleep in the tree, and an employee with USDA Wildlife Services climbed the tree, restrained it properly, and lowered it down.

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