Trick-or-Treaters Warned of Mountain Lion Threat
Four mountain lions have descended recently from the wilds of the Santa Susana Mountains into a Granada Hills neighborhood, and officials are warning children and their parents out trick-or-treating on Halloween to stay away from the nocturnal animals.
“We’ve had somewhat of an onslaught . . . because of the drought,” Olsen said. “All the animals are coming out” looking for water, said Gary Olsen, district supervisor for the Department of Animal Regulation. “Parents and children should stay in groups and use caution.”
On Sunday, residents spotted two mountain lions in the 13000 block of Jolette Avenue, Olsen said. In the 13400 block of Mission Tierra Way another mountain lion was seen Saturday and on Oct. 18, a fourth was spotted in Omelveny Park. Normally they will retreat in the presence of humans, Olsen said.
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