One resident stated the mountain lions are frequenting the area of his residence. One lion was found under the deck at one point and had traditionally been hazed away from the residence. The lions return often and each encounter has resulted in more difficulty in hazing the lion away from human contact. The lions have become more and more comfortable around his home and the homes of others in the area.
The belief is that the same pride of lions is affecting all residents based on the reports seen.
On Oct. 14, 2025, the LCSO contacted via telephone by a Gold Run resident. On Monday afternoon (Oct. 13, 2025), the resident was exiting his residence with his two dogs.
While walking towards a nearby tree on his property with the animals, he was approached by one of the lions. The lion walked out from under the tree and took a step towards him. The described distance between them was approximately 15 feet. The resident felt the lion was attempting to intimidate him making him feel threatened by the presence of the lion.
After retrieving his dogs and he was able to get back inside the residence. He retrieved a shotgun feeling the threat to his animals and family was imminent. When he exited the residence, the lion had moved back down towards the creek bed.
On May 11, 2026, the Sheriff’s Office was contacted regarding additional mountain lions in the area. Five videos were sent regarding the presence of up to five lions crossing a resident’s property. These lions were walking near the residence including within feet of the home’s entrance and under the deck area.
Residents have increasingly become concerned about the safety of animals and family if they wander away from the residence too far. The lions are clearly comfortable with human presence and are unconcerned about human presence or animals as a deterrent. There are several residences in the area. Neighbors have contacted law enforcement expressing increasing concern regarding the animals in the area.
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