Mountain lion sighting prompts wildlife response in Santa Monica backyard
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A mountain lion was spotted in a Santa Monica backyard near 14th Street and Montana Avenue, prompting Santa Monica police to deploy officers and wildlife officials to resolve the situation and safely remove the animal; residents were urged to stay indoors and keep pets inside while authorities respond, and the incident underscores the rarity of urban lion encounters in the area (the last city sighting was in 2012).
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