Mountain lion spotted near Neary Lagoon in Santa Cruz

Two Santa Cruz residents reported seeing a mountain lion at the end of Blackburn Street, heading into Neary Lagoon Tuesday afternoon.

Santa Cruz police is advising residents ot the area to use caution and secure small pets and children. Fish and Wildlife has been notified of the sighting.

For more information on how to react to mountain lion sightings and encounters, police recommend visiting this website. Sightings should be reported to local law enforcement.