A tense standoff unfolded in San Francisco’s bustling Sunset District as a mountain lion, spotted navigating the urban landscape, managed to evade capture for hours on Friday. A multi-agency effort, involving police, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, animal control, and the San Francisco Zoo, eventually cornered the elusive feline. After being tranquilized, the cougar, surprisingly fitted with a new collar, was released back into the wild, with Animal Care & Control sharing dramatic video footage of its release back into a wooded area. This incident follows a similar, though less involved, sighting earlier this month in the city’s Panhandle, raising questions about urban wildlife encounters and the coordination required to manage them, as highlighted by the extensive collaboration between various organizations and the gratitude expressed for their swift and expert response.
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