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Hurt mountain lion found in San Dimas neighborhood euthanized, CDFW says
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· August 14, 2026
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Key takeaway Due to the severity of these injuries, euthanasia was recommended by the veterinarian and supported by the state agency's Wildlife Health Laboratory.
A mountain lion found injured in a San Dimas neighborhood was euthanized, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The animal was discovered in a residential area along Foothill Avenue and taken to a veterinarian for examination. The examination revealed the mountain lion had a fractured pelvis and lung contusions.
Due to the severity of these injuries, euthanasia was recommended by the veterinarian and supported by the state agency's Wildlife Health Laboratory. Further details about the incident are available from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The agency reported the euthanasia on Friday, following the mountain lion's discovery the previous week.
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Category: local Published: August 14, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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