By Sean Ridgway, TME

Reports of mountain lion activity throughout the mountain communities have increased over the past year, prompting concern among residents in areas such as Frazier Park, Lebec, Lockwood Valley, and Lake of the Woods. According to a log kept by Lockwood Valley resident Laurie Grisbach, multiple depredation incidents have been reported, including attacks on at least two chickens, three dogs, four sheep, 17 goats, and a cow…(please see below to view full stories and photographs)

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Above: Security camera footage around the mountain communities of mountain lions

Top middle: Paw prints of the mountain lion

Top right: Mountain lion without a collar

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This is part of the January 2, 2026 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.

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