Wildlife officials and sheriff deputies responded to a residential area in San Dimas Friday morning after reports of a wounded mountain lion surfaced. The animal was first spotted around 6:40 a.m. on Walnut Avenue, situated near the 210 Freeway. Personnel from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife arrived on the scene to find the lion resting under a tree along Foothill Boulevard.
Authorities established a secure perimeter to protect both the public and the injured animal. Officials advised residents to remain clear of the immediate vicinity while they coordinated the relocation. Residents received instructions to secure pets and remove any food sources from their properties that might attract wild animals.
Despite official requests for the public to avoid the area, nearly two dozen onlookers gathered to watch the operation. Wildlife staff eventually deployed a compressed-air tranquilizer rifle. The animal was struck by a dart, which it removed with its mouth before chewing on the syringe for several moments.
By 11:30 a.m., the mountain lion was fully sedated. Responders moved the animal onto a transport tarp and loaded it into a vehicle for professional care. No injuries to local residents were reported during the morning incident.