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Police: Possible Mountain Lion Sighting In Rocklin Was Just Large House Cat

ROCKLIN (CBS13) – A report of a mountain lion in Rocklin turned out to be just a cat.

Police say, last Friday, they got a call about a mountain lion sighting near Rocklin High School during the lunch hour. The sighting prompted a precautionary lockdown at the school.

Officers and animal control couldn't find any trace of a lion.

Video later revealed that the animal was just a large house cat.

Police say they encourage residents to continue to report sightings so that officers can properly determine any potential risk to the community.

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