NEWSLINK: Mountain lion sighted near Cydney Casper Park

A mountain lion was spotted in a wooded area near Cydney Casper Park in Gilroy on Thursday morning, police said.

A resident reported the sighting to police about 9:30 a.m., Gilroy police said in a news release.

Officers searched the area but did not find the big cat. Police said they are working with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to “ensure the safety of the public.”

Police reminded residents that the wooded area is in close proximity to mountain lion habitat.

Residents who come face to face with a mountain lion should not run or crouch, but instead try to appear as large as possible and give the animal room to escape, police said. Children should also be kept close.

If attacked, residents should do their best to remain standing and fight back, police said.

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