Camptonville, CA – On May 12, 2025, the Yuba County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a mountain lion entering a residential property on the 15000 block of Cleveland Avenue in Camptonville, resulting in the death of four domestic goats. The property operates an in-home daycare and is situated near Camptonville Elementary School.
Initial attempts by the homeowner to deter the animal were unsuccessful. Given the proximity to children and the potential threat to public safety, the Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wildlife Services.
Early yesterday morning, the mountain lion was again observed on Cleveland Avenue where community members attempted to haze the animal without success. USDA personnel and Yuba County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the scene, located the mountain lion, and due to the ongoing risk to public safety, the animal was euthanized.
Residents are reminded to report any dangerous wildlife sightings or incidents to the Yuba County Sheriff’s Office and to exercise caution in areas where wildlife may be present.