TUCSON, AZ — An unexpected visitor was caught on camera Friday at a Tucson area hospital
Video obtained by Scripps News Tucson shows a mountain lion peering into windows in a courtyard area of the Tucson Medical Center. TMC says the area was secured, and an Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) crew was on-site to remove the mountain lion.
According to hospital officials, no patients, staff or visitors were at risk when the big cat was on the grounds. A spokesperson for AZGFD says they're working to determine if the mountain lion should be relocated to a wilderness area or to a zoo.
In the event that you come across a mountain lion AZGFD recently released best practices for remaining safe:
- Do not approach the mountain lion in order to give it a path to escape
- Report all mountain lion attacks to 911, and all sightings to AZGFD at (623) 236-7201
- For the full list, visit AZGFD's guide on "Living with Mountain Lions"
Would you know what to do if you encountered a mountain lion out on the trail? AZGFD Tucson's Mark Hart gives you the best plan of action for staying safe.
— Arizona Game & Fish (@azgfd) July 10, 2024
For more info on safely living in mountain lion country, visit https://t.co/RlS02EaBKG. pic.twitter.com/ijPRLbooqZ
