A mountain lion sighting was reported near Miner's Ravine Trail and East Street overnight Tuesday-Wednesday, July 15-16, 2025. Other recent mountain lion sightings occurred in March 2025, September 2024 and August 2024. It's currently unclear whether these sightings involve the same animal or multiple individuals. When enjoying our natural areas, please stay alert and aware of your surroundings for your safety.
Typically, mountain lions are solitary and elusive, often existing unseen and unheard. We have reached out to California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and Placer County Agriculture department to make them aware of the sightings.
Mountain lions are protected species so there is no plan to try to relocate at this time. Placer County Agriculture staff, in coordination with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), monitor mountain lion activity and typically only intervene when an animal displays aggressive behavior. To report a sighting for tracking purposes, call Placer County Agriculture at (530) 889-7372. If a mountain lion appears aggressive and poses an immediate threat to public safety, call 911.
Mountain lion attacks are extremely rare, you are statistically 1000 times more likely to be struck by lightning than attacked by a mountain lion. However, we still believe it's important to inform our community about recent sightings so you can remain vigilant while enjoying our open spaces. Here are a few tips:
To reduce your chance of encounter:
- Avoid hiking, biking, walking or running alone.
- Do not hike, walk, bike or run at dawn, dusk or night.
- Keep children close and under adult supervision.
- Keep pets leashed.
- Carry a walking stick.
If you encounter a mountain lion at close range:
- Stop. Do not run, stay calm.
- Pick up small children and put them on your shoulders.
- Do not crouch down or bend over.
- Stand upright, maintain eye contact and back away slowly.
- Be assertive - if approached wave your arms above your head and speak firmly or shout.
- Never approach a mountain lion and give them an escape route.
- If attacked - FIGHT AGGRESSIVELY.
All reported sightings have been near the False Ravine and Miner's Ravine areas, but mountain lions have been known to have a range of 60+ miles so vigilance is key.
Information taken from reports and CDFW. Photo is a stock image, not from a Roseville spotting.