{"id":7607,"date":"2026-06-20T04:04:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T04:04:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/20\/davis-police-investigating-mountain-lion-sighting\/"},"modified":"2026-06-20T04:04:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T04:04:38","slug":"davis-police-investigating-mountain-lion-sighting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/20\/davis-police-investigating-mountain-lion-sighting\/","title":{"rendered":"Davis police investigating mountain lion sighting"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>A mountain lion was reportedly sighted in Davis Friday, though authorities reported they were unable to locate the animal.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/20\/toddler-hit-by-bullet-in-west-sacramento-child-taken-to-hospital-suspect-arrested\/\">Toddler hit by bullet in West Sacramento; Child taken to hospital, suspect arrested<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The Davis Police Department received reports of an unconfirmed mountain lion sighting just before 10 a.m. near Wintun Place and Washoe Street,  the department announced in a Facebook post. Officers conducted a search on foot and using a drone, but were unable to locate the animal. Mountain lions are generally elusive and avoid human contact, officials said, but community members are reminded they should remain alert and follow safety precautions including:<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Don\u2019t approach or attempt to follow the animal<\/li>\n<li>Keep children and pets close<\/li>\n<li>Avoid jogging or biking alone in isolated areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Other safety precautions provided by the National Park Service include reminders not to run from the animal and to act intimidating by making yourself look bigger by raising your arms and speaking loudly<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/19\/what-a-sacramento-student-needed-most-after-being-called-the-n-word-opinion\/\">What a Sacramento student needed most after being called the N-word | Opinion<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Residents are encouraged to report any sightings to the Davis Police Department at 530-747-5400.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/19\/driver-in-stolen-sacramento-patrol-car-leads-officers-on-freeway-chase-to-lodi\/\">Driver in stolen Sacramento patrol car leads officers on freeway chase to Lodi<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--]--><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An unconfirmed mountain lion was reported in Davis near Wintun Place; officers searched but couldn\u2019t find it. 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