06/04/2026
This is the mountain lion we flew to Trinity. We're hopeful CDFW is able to safely remove it to address residents concerns. We're ready to assist if the lion needs to be moved to an even more remote location.
CDFW and the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office are actively tracking F-79, the juvenile female mountain lion reported to have preyed upon poultry and small animals in the W**d and Mount Shasta areas. The shared goal of both agencies is to protect public safety and safely capture and relocate the animal to a remote location.
After being orphaned near W**d, California, F-79 was rescued, rehabilitated, fitted with a GPS collar, and released into a secluded area of the Trinity Alps in May 2026. Since the mountain lion’s release, the animal has traveled widely and has recently returned near her original home range close to Mount Shasta.
Due to F-79’s recent behavior, CDFW and the Sheriff’s Office assessed F29’s risk to the public and determined that the mountain lion did not meet the legal criteria for a depredation permit to be issued by CDFW, additionally she did not pose an imminent threat to public health or safety. Instead, F-79’s behavior warranted a prompt removal and relocation.
Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to closely monitor their pets and keep all animals in secure enclosures during this process.
