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Mountain lion tranquilized in Merced not believed to be same animal spotted in Gustine, officials say

GUSTINE — A mountain lion spotted in a tree along Cottonwood Creek in north Merced on April 3 was safely tranquilized and relocated by state wildlife officials, but biologists say the animal is likely not the same lion recorded on home security cameras in Gustine late last month.
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The West Side Index & Gustine Press-Standard broke the news in California, United States on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
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