Mission Viejo: Mountain Lion Sighting In Mission Viejo

Press release from the City of Mission Viejo:

May 17, 2021

The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center has received reports of mountain lion sightings near the crossing of Avery Parkway on the Arroyo Trabuco Trail. Mountain lions hunt deer, which live in the surrounding area, as well as coyotes, raccoons, skunks, opossums, rodents, rabbits, etc. They do not typically prey on domestic animals unless an opportunity arises and are solitary, elusive and typically avoid humans as much as possible.

Mountain lions are helpful in maintaining order in our ecosystem and assist to keep other wildlife numbers in check. If you see a mountain lion, report the sighting immediately to Mission Viejo Animal Services at 949-470-3045 or the Orange County Sheriff’s Department at 949-770-6011.

For more information on mountain lions, visit the California Department of Fish and Wildlife website.

This press release was produced by the City of Mission Viejo. The views expressed here are the author’s own.