PORTOLA VALLEY, Calif. -- Evidence suggesting the presence of a mountain lion was found at a private school in Portola Valley, a town in San Mateo County, prompting authorities to issue a cautionary message Friday.
A deer carcass was found on the grounds of Woodland School on La Cuesta Drive Thursday, and it appears that the remains were left by a mountain lion, according to county officials.
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No mountain lion was seen, but county officials said people in the area should be aware of their surroundings during the late evening and early mornings.
The mountain lion known as P-41 is seen in a photo provided by the National Park Service. (National Park Service)