Cougar Discovered in Southern California Turkey Coop Will Be Released

A mountain lion found trapped in a homeowner’s turkey coop in San Bernardino County will be released by state wildlife officials this week, and residents are being told to stay on alert and keep their pets safe. The 112-pound male cougar was discovered April 27 on the 17000 block of Danbury Avenue in Hesperia, about 35 miles north of downtown San Bernardino. It was first seen by the property owner, city officials said in a recent Facebook post. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Hesperia Animal Control, and State Department of Fish and Wildlife responded to the homeowner’s call, which was taken over by the Fish and Wildlife Department, officials said....