‘Cat up a tree’ call in leads to capture and relocation of California mountain lion

A mountain lion stuck in a tree at a Tustin home made for a unique call to Orange County police, fire and wildlife agencies on Monday, Nov. 18.

Wildlife officers, police and fire crews teamed up Monday to tranquilize a mountain lion found in a Tustin neighborhood and relocate it to the Cleveland National Forest. (Photo courtesy Tustin Police Department) 

The mountain lion was captured and eventually relocated to a remote forest area after a family noticed their dog had chased a “cat” up a tree, the Tustin Police Department said.