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While Placer County is no stranger to unusual wildlife encounters, from bears to zebras roaming its cities, a new player has entered the chat: a mountain lion.
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Lincoln police urged residents to keep children and pets close Monday after receiving multiple reports of a possible mountain lion near a busy intersection in the Placer County city.
The reported sightings were near Joiner Parkway and Ferrari Ranch Road, according to the Lincoln Police Department.
In a social media post, police advised people nearby to stay alert, be aware of their surroundings and keep children and pets close.
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Officers were responding to the area, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife had been notified, according to the department.
Authorities had not confirmed whether a mountain lion was in the area. Police urged residents to remain cautious while officers investigated the reports.
This story was originally published October 19, 2026 at 2:08 PM with the headline “Mountain lion on the loose? Lincoln police warn residents after reported sightings.”
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