Mountain lion sighting reported in Santa Monica; residents told to stay indoors

A reported mountain lion sighting in Santa Monica shut down a few local roads while authorities searched for the animal. Police responded to the sighting near a residential area near 14th and Montana streets. Officials urged residents to stay indoors, keep pets inside, and avoid approaching or photographing the cat. Wildlife personnel responded to the incident as well. No injuries were reported as of Friday afternoon. Residents who see the animal were instructed to call 9-1-1 immediately and provide their location from a safe place.

"A reported sighting of a mountain lion has shut down a few local roads in Santa Monica as authorities look for the dangerous cat and warn residents to stay indoors."

"Officials encouraged community members to stay indoors, keep their pets inside and avoid approaching and photographing the animal."

"There were no injuries reported as of Friday afternoon, police said. Wildlife personnel also responded to the incident."

""Anyone who sees the animal should call 9-1-1 immediately and provide their location from a safe place," according to the police post."

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