Multiple mountain lion sightings in San Jose near Kelley Park and other streets

SAN JOSÉ, Calif. (KGO) — A mountain lion – or maybe several – roams the streets and parks of San Jose.

On Thursday afternoon, the city of San Jose said a mountain lion was spotted near Kelley Park.

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Luz Gonzalez, a San Jose resident, said she comes regularly with her dogs.

“I'm shocked, I'm a little shocked, and now I'm so happy to have these guys on a leash because I really wouldn't know what to do. I don't have a coat to make me taller,” said Gonzalez.

The news comes less than 24 hours after San Jose police said they responded to several sightings around Ella Drive and War Admiral Way in South San Jose.

A resident shared these photos with us. But the city has not confirmed that it was indeed the cat they were looking for.

Police said callers reported seeing the mountain lion enter the yards.

San Jose resident Maria Garcia said she will now be on alert when passing through Kelley Park.

We asked the question: what should you do if you see one?

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“God, I don’t know, maybe run,” Garcia said.

We've gone over the do's and don'ts.

San Jose resident Jose Moreno had the right idea.

“We make noise and don’t run,” Moreno said with a laugh.

Experts suggest you back away slowly, stand up straight, make noise and don't turn your back.

“I have these guys and they would probably bark, that’s what they would do, so that might work to my advantage,” Gonzalez said.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife says mountain lions generally pose little threat to humans. They suggest not going out too late at night or too early in the morning.

“Yes, it’s good to know what’s going on in your yard,” Gonzalez said.

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