California Police Mistakenly Identify Big Cat as Mountain Lion

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California police initially identified a big cat captured on a resident's security camera as a mountain lion, but later clarified it was just a 'big cat.' Despite a thorough search, no signs of a mountain lion were found. Authorities remind residents about the potential presence of mountain lions in the area.

In California , police recently circulated a photo captured by a resident's security camera, initially identifying the animal as a mountain lion . However, upon closer examination, authorities clarified that the creature in question was merely described as a ' big cat .' According to a recent social media post by the South San Francisco Police Department, the image, taken by a resident's Ring camera, purportedly showed a mountain lion strolling along a fence line.

Following the reported sighting, officers conducted a thorough search of the area on March 26, but were unable to locate any signs of a mountain lion, as confirmed by police. Despite the absence of the elusive big cat, the South San Francisco police department reiterated their commitment to cautioning residents about the potential presence of mountain lions in the area. 'Officers conducted an area check, but were unable to locate this furry guy and there were no additional sightings,' the post said

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