Coverage dated October 14, 2026

Hercules police urge caution after mountain lion sightings in neighborhood

Headline from ABC 7 San Francisco

The Hercules Police Department is advising residents to remain alert following confirmed mountain lion sightings in a neighborhood near Hercules Avenue Wednesday afternoon.

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  1. KRON4

    Mountain lion sighting in Hercules confirmed by police (opens KRON4)

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    (KRON) -- The Hercules Police Department has confirmed sightings of a mountain lion in a neighborhood off of Hercules Avenue. The department issued a public notice stating that "mountain lions are native to California," and that while encounters are uncommon, "taking precautions can help keep you, y…

  2. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Hercules police urge caution after mountain lion sightings in neighborhood (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    The Hercules Police Department is advising residents to remain alert following confirmed mountain lion sightings in a neighborhood near Hercules Avenue Wednesday afternoon.

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