Date: 1/7/26 4:00 pm From: Anne Spence <aspencerrt...> Subject: [MBBIRDS] Mountain Lion Sightings in Watsonville
Public service announcement!
Another Mountain Lion was spotted in daylight hours this morning in
Watsonville near 1075 N. Main St. The cat/s are apparently moving around
this general area & near Ramsey Park. This is not the first time a Mountain
Lion has been spotted in this area. But, as everyone knows they can walk
several miles in a few hours. So please be cautious & be prepared while
walking the adjacent Slough trail systems.
Here is the map & post from Watsonville Police from Facebook. Copy & paste
the coordinates into Google Maps.
36.9128549, -121.7685862
“A mountain lion sighting has been reported this morning in the area behind
1075 Main Street and last seen heading toward Harkins Slough Road.
While there are currently no photos or videos of the sighting, we’re
sharing this information to remind residents to always remain alert,
especially when walking in open or rural areas. Animal Control and the
California Department of Fish and Wildlife have been notified.
Residents in the surrounding area, please:
• Bring pets indoors, especially at night
• Keep a close eye on young children when outside
• Never approach a mountain lion and call 9-1-1 immediately
If you encounter a mountain lion:
• Do not run
• Do not stare into its eyes
• Spread your arms wide to appear bigger to the lion
• Make loud noises
𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗔Ñ𝗢𝗟
Queremos informar a nuestra comunidad sobre el avistamiento de un puma esta
mañana en el área detrás de 1075 de Main Street. El puma fue visto por
última vez dirigiéndose hacia Harkins Slough Road.
Aunque por el momento no hay fotos ni videos del avistamiento, compartimos
esta información para recordar a los residentes que permanezcan alerta,
especialmente al caminar en áreas abiertas o rurales. Se ha notificado al
Control de Animales y al Departamento de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de
California.
Se recomienda a los residentes de la zona:
•Meta a sus mascotas a su casa, especialmente por la noche
•Vigile de cerca a los niños cuando estén afuera
•Si ve un puma, no se acerque y llame al 9-1-1 inmediatamente
Si se encuentra con un puma:
•No corra
•No lo mire fijamente a los ojos
•Abra los brazos para parecer más grande que el puma
•Haga ruidos fuertes”
