Mountain lion roaming Redwood City neighborhood captured in home's backyard

On Monday morning, a mountain lion roamed a Redwood City neighborhood, prompting an immediate response from police and California Fish and Wildlife officers. Authorities reported just before 11 a.m. that the area around Madison Avenue and Hudson Street in the Roosevelt neighborhood near Red Morton Park was the scene of the encounter. The animal was tranquilized with a dart administered by state game wardens, and officers worked to secure the area and monitor the animal’s movements. Video captured around 11:40 a.m. showed CDFW personnel surrounding the lion from a backyard as the tranquilizer took effect. Residents were advised to keep pets indoors and avoid the area if possible. Investigators described the incident as breaking news, with officials promising additional details as the operation continued. The response highlights ongoing wildlife-management challenges in urban areas where large predators periodically venture into residential neighborhoods. The operation centered on Madison Avenue and Hudson Street near Red Morton Park as responders sought to ensure public safety and monitor the animal’s welfare. Authorities planned to issue further updates as more information became available. The situation remained a breaking news update, with officials urging residents to remain alert and patient.