Fears mountain lion struck again as mastiff vanishes leaving trail of blood — after husky and Anatolian shepherd torn to shreds
Residents in Oak Glen, Southern California are on high alert after a mastiff vanished, leaving a trail of blood, sparking fears of another mountain lion attack just days after two other dogs were killed nearby. Wildlife officials have not confirmed the incident but acknowledge mountain lions may target pets when natural prey is scarce. Authorities are urging residents to secure pets, especially at night, as sightings of predators in the area have increased.
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Metro Fears mountain lion struck again as mastiff vanishes leaving trail of blood — after husky and Anatolian shepherd torn to shreds By Kevin Barr Published April 29, 2026, 10:38 a.m. ET A Southern California foothills community is on edge after a large dog vanished, leaving behind a trail of blood — fueling fears a mountain lion may have struck again just days are two other pets were torn to shreds nearby. The incident unfolded over the weekend in Oak Glen, where a resident told KTLA she believes her mastiff was attacked and carried off. The dog, she said, never returned home — something she described as highly unusual — and only a blood trail was found.
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