Mountain lion sighting reported in Burbank hills
A mountain lion sighting was reported Tuesday evening in Burbank’s hillside area, police said.
A security guard reported seeing the mountain lion about 8 p.m. near the 3000 block of Wedgewood Lane, said Burbank Police Sgt. Darin Ryburn.
The following day, animal control officers observed paw tracks in the area, he added.
Police released a list of safety precautions in the wake of the recent sighting, including:
Do not feed deer, it is illegal in California and it will attract mountain lions.
Trim brush to reduce hiding places for mountain lions.
Do not allow pets outside at dawn, dusk or at night.
Bring pet food inside to avoid attracting raccoons, opossums, and other potential mountain lion prey.
Install motion-sensitive lighting around the house.
- If you encounter a mountain lion, do not run; instead, face the animal, make noise and try to look bigger by waving your arms; throw rocks or other objects.
For more information, call the Burbank Animal Shelter at 818-238-3340.
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Alene Tchekmedyian, alene.tchekmedyian@latimes.com
Twitter: @atchek
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