Mountain Lions in Burbank, Oh My!
Burbank residents, you have been warned (by Burbank police). Keep your eyes and ears open for mountain lions prowling your 'hood.
One of the large felines was spotted near the Oakmont County Club in the 900 block of Country Club Drive around 9pm on Monday night, reports myFOXla.
Monday's sighting marks at least the fifth this summer in the Burbank-Glendale area. Below is a handy checklist on how to avoid run-ins with the burly cats plus how to handle a wild kitty confrontation.
California Department of Fish and Game officials said people should not feed deer, because they are the primary prey of big cats, and deer could draw in mountain lions.
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People out for hikes around dawn and dusk should be on alert, since that is when mountain lions are most active.
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Pets and pet food should be kept indoors at night, and brush near homes should be trimmed back, wildlife officials said.
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Running from a big cat could trigger its predator instincts. If confronted, rangers say people should face the cat, stand up straight, raise their arms, make noise and throw rocks or sticks.
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Mountain lion sightings should be reported to police by calling 818.238.3000 or to the Burbank Animal Shelter by dialing 818.238.3340.
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