It’s important to make loud noises when you see a mountain lion so you don’t startle it, carry a weapon like a stick if possible to ward off the animal and do not approach the predator.

Residents at a Murray apartment complex received quite a surprise from an early morning visitor strolling nearby Wednesday.

There has been an uptick of people capturing images and having unexpected in person close encounters with mountain lions.

When you see one, do not run — stay calm, face the cat, make yourself appear big and make loud noises to scare it off. If a mountain lion goes after a pet or livestock, contact the California ...

Tira said if you do come across a mountain lion do not approach it, do not run, and stay calm. He said people should face the animal and make loud noises.

“A bear will leave if you make enough sound,” she said. “A mountain lion, if you do eye contact, it makes them want to approach you more.” Sheriff Fisher told the Sacramento Bee that he ...