A person squatting or bending over looks a lot like a four-legged prey animal. Although it may seem awkward, pick them up without bending over or turning away from the lion.ĭo not bend or crouch over, and do all you can to appear larger. If you have small children with you, pick them up so they won't panic and run. Running may stimulate the instinct to chase and attack. Back away from it slowly, but only if you can do so safely. A sturdy walking stick is a good idea: you can use it to ward off a lion. Go in groups, with adults supervising children. Make plenty of noise to reduce your chances of surprising a lion. Keep children within your sight at all times.ĭo not hike alone. Observations of captured lions reveal that the animals seem especially drawn to children. The Police Department would like to share the following tips in the event anyone encounters a mountain lion on campus or on the upper campus trails. They generally avoid people unless they are protecting something like food or offspring or they are hunting.
Mountain lions and coyotes are native to the Santa Cruz mountains. As in-person activity at the residential campus continues to ramp up, the UC Santa Cruz Police Department encourages people to be extra aware of their surroundings after receiving reports of a mountain lion and multiple coyotes exploring the campus core.
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