A report of a mountain lion has forced residents of Santa Monica and their tiny pets indoors as officials scour the area for the apex predator.
The Santa Monica Police Department descended on the residential area of 14th and Montana Friday morning after someone allegedly saw the animal roaming the area.
“Out of an abundance of caution, officers are in the area assessing the report and working with appropriate wildlife resources. At this time, there are no reported injuries,” a tweet from the department said.
Videos from the area showed streets closed off as curious onlookers tried to catch a glimpse of the alleged mountain lion.
Residents are being urged to stay indoors, keep pets inside, and avoid approaching the animal or trying to take photos of it. Authorities said anyone who spots the animal should call 911 immediately and report its location from a safe distance.
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