While recent city policies have been aimed at increasing downtown foot traffic, Vacaville isn’t looking for the four-legged fanged, and clawed kind. Downtown did receive such a visit recently, as a mountain lion took a moonlit stroll near Main Street.
On Aug. 17, a mountain lion ambled past security cameras near the area between West Street and Cernon Street near Main Street at about 1:50 a.m. The resident who owned the security camera did not notice the incident until recently, according to a police Facebook post.
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Citizens are asked to keep any pets or children indoors and encouraged to keep their food garbage secured so as to avoid attracting the predator.
“Residents are advised to remain vigilant and avoid approaching the animal if spotted,” the post reads.
If they spot a mountain lion, citizens are asked to pick up small children without bending over and walk away slowly without turning around. Those who see a mountain lion should also make loud noise while maintaining an escape route for the animal, and should not attempt to confront or capture the animal.
Officials say anyone who sees a mountain lion is urged to immediately contact the Vacaville Police Department at (707) 499–5200 and/or the Wildlife Management hotline at (916) 358–2917.
