Mountain lion noticed perched in tree of Santa Clarita residence – NBC Los Angeles

A juvenile mountain lion drew a crowd Friday after being noticed perched on a tree within the yard of a Santa Clarita residence.

Officers with the California Division of Fish and Wildlife acquired calls reporting the mountain lion sightings round 11 a.m. Wildlife brokers shortly arrived on the residence to watch the mountain lion for security.

The cub is believed to have been separated from its mother however seemed to be in good well being, in keeping with officers.

Neighbors say the mountain lion sighting is a rarity for the realm.

“That is distinctive to have a mountain lion sitting in a neighbor’s tree,” stated Burt Dominguez. “I have been at my home for a really very long time and I’ve by no means seen a mountain lion.”

Nicole Wilde, a hobbyist wildlife photographer, drove throughout city after getting phrase from a pal concerning the cougar.

“We actually do not get mountain lions fairly often, so that is very particular,” stated Wilde.

Because the cub is just too younger to fend for itself, wildlife brokers are hoping the mom returns for the younger mountain lion to keep away from having to step in as a final resort.

Officers warned residents within the space to maintain their pets inside within the meantime as they watch for the cub to climb down.