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Young Mountain Lion Spotted Outside Montara Home

MONTARA (CBS SF) - A mountain lion cub was seen in the coastal community of Montara on Sunday evening, San Mateo County emergency officials said.

A woman reported seeing the cub in the backyard of her home in the 1400 block of Ivy Street at about 7 p.m.

Residents who see a mountain lion are advised never to approach the animal, especially one that is feeding or with offspring.

Most mountain lions will avoid confrontations with humans.

More information about mountain lions is available at www.keepmewild.org.

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