Mountain lion sighted near Costanoa

A mountain lion was sighted at about 5pm Wednesday between Gazos Creek Road and Rossi Road, East of Highway 1 near Costanoa [Google map]. The sighting was made by a San Mateo County Deputy Sheriff, according to the County’s alert system.

The mountain lion had a long tail and was initially in tall grass near Highway 1, but retreated eastward to a hillside area.  The Costanoa community was advised.