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Rare Mountain Lion Standoff in San Francisco Ends Peacefully After a 30-Hour Search

A 2-year-old tagged mountain lion was cornered and tranquilized after a 30-hour search in Pacific Heights before being safely released, officials said.

  • A mountain lion was spotted roaming in San Francisco and eventually found a crevice between two apartment complexes.
  • Officials tranquilized the mountain lion, treated it, and safely transported it out of the city to release it back into the wild.
  • Authorities said it is normal for juvenile male mountain lions to wander off and claim their own territory, which likely explains how the animal ended up in the city.
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Spotted this Monday in a crowded area of San Francisco, the 35-pound animal caused an exceptional mobilization of emergency services. The feline was tranquillised and examined by the zoo veterinarians before it was released.

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NBC LA broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
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