SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, Calif. — A mountain lion was recently spotted in Lockeford. It's the third sighting of a mountain lion in San Joaquin County within the last week.
The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office said Friday it received reports of a mountain lion near east Locke Road. The sheriff's office said reports have indicated two mountain lions may be traveling together, however, this is unconfirmed.
“We know that there is Mountain Lions in the area," said Heather Brent, San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office spokesperson. "It is not uncommon for them to come in the area. You have got the Mokelumne River right here, so it seems like they are staying along the river.”
She encourages residents to be vigilant.
“We put the information out there not to scare anyone, we do not want to instill fear into our community. But we do want them to be aware." said Brent. "Our goal is to make sure that they do not come into the residential area. We just do not want anyone to be a victim or injured.”
People who see a mountain lion can call the sheriff's office at 209-468-4400, Option 1.
Lodi area sighting
The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office reported a mountain lion sighting in the area of Peltier Road in a Lodi area orchard on May 20.
Acampo area sighting
A mountain lion was spotted in San Joaquin County, prompting officials to put out a warning in the evening on May 18.
The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning to residents in the Acampo area just outside of Lodi due to a mountain lion spotted on east Harvest Road.
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