A mountain lion killed a family’s pit bull in Los Angeles, California, according to officials.
The mountain lion was first seen at around 5 a.m. on Saturday near the Oakridge mobile home park by Foothill Blvd. and Glenoaks Blvd. in the Sylmar neighborhood, Fox 11 reported.
Officials issued a “wildlife warning” for the San Fernando Valley following the incident, according to the outlet.
One resident, Rey Constante, was returning home when he noticed the mountain lion on top of a gray pit bull with a leash still attached.
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A mountain lion killed a family’s pit bull in Los Angeles, California. (U.S. National Park Service via AP)
“Huge mountain lion just killed our neighbors dog, I’m worried about the owners since the dog still had a leash on it, beautiful pit bull now dead,” Constante wrote on Facebook. “Oakridge residents, do not walk your pets at night, this animal is still roaming around untagged waiting for the…