Cops: Mountain Lion May Have Broken Into Home Because of Taxidermied Big Game All Over Walls
SIR, THAT IS MY MOTHER
Authorities say the animal may have been enticed inside by “several large game, taxidermy trophy heads mounted on the interior walls of the residence.”
A mountain lion who broke into a Northern California home early Tuesday may have been enticed inside by “several large game, taxidermy trophy heads mounted on the interior walls of the residence,” according to a San Bruno police news release cited by the East Bay Times. The mountain lion reportedly broke a glass window to get inside, where it was scared off by the homeowner, San Bruno Police Sgt. Joe Valiente said in a statement. “After an extensive area check the animal was not located,” Valiente said. “There were no injuries as a result of this incident.” San Bruno cops recommend that people who live in mountain lion country deer-proof their property to avoid attracting a main food source for the big cats and to remove dense vegetation to reduce hiding places. “If a lion attacks, fight back,” the release advises. “Try to stay on your feet. If knocked down, try to protect your head and neck.”
