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Mountain Lion Sightings Prompt Shelter-in-Place at Oak Ridge High School

El Dorado Hills school enacts safety measures after mountain lions are spotted near campus

Cris Alarcon by Cris Alarcon
September 24, 2024
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Mountain Lion Sightings Prompt Shelter-in-Place at Oak Ridge High School
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EL DORADO HILLS (Sept 24, 2024) – Students and staff at Oak Ridge High School were ordered to shelter in place Monday morning after reports of two mountain lions spotted nearby. According to the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, the big cats were seen in the backyard of a residence adjacent to the school.

Deputies swiftly responded, patrolling the campus to ensure safety while school officials kept everyone indoors. The shelter-in-place order was lifted around 11 a.m. after authorities determined the area was safe.

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No further sightings were reported, but officials advised caution in the area.

Source: EDSO
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Cris Alarcon

Cris Alarcon

Former Member: Executive Board of Directors, Treasurer, Boys & Girl Club of El Dorado County Western Slope. - Former Member: Board of Directors, Treasurer, Food Bank of El Dorado County. - Opening Team Dealer at Red Hawk Casino - Retried EDC Elections Department Inspector. - Youngest Charter Member of the Hangtown Kennel Club. - Political Strategist and Campaign Manager.

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