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  "id": "2017-06-20-pepperdine-university-malibu-campus-mountain-lion-sighting",
  "slug": "pepperdine-university-malibu-campus-mountain-lion-sighting-2017-06-20",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Pepperdine University",
    "shortName": "Pepperdine",
    "state": "CA",
    "type": "private-r2",
    "alertSystemName": "Pepperdine Emergency Information",
    "enrollment": 8800
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  "incident": {
    "date": "2017-06-20",
    "type": "other",
    "cleryCategory": "advisory",
    "resolution": "resolved",
    "headline": "Malibu Campus Mountain Lion Sighting",
    "headlinePublic": "Malibu Campus Mountain Lion Sighting",
    "summary": "On 2017-06-20, [Pepperdine Emergency Information posted: Malibu Campus Mountain Lion Sighting](https://emergency.pepperdine.edu/2017/06/20/malibu-campus-mountain-lion-sighting/).",
    "outcome": "See notice.",
    "casualties": {
      "killed": 0,
      "injured": 0
    }
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      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "2017-06-20",
      "channel": "website",
      "verbatimText": "Public Safety officers saw a mountain lion last night at approximately 10:45 PM near the intersection of President’s and Seaver Drive. The sighting was reported to the local sheriff’s department and the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Please remember: - Do not hike, bike, or jog alone, especially from dusk until dawn when mountain lions are most active. - Remember Public Safety security escorts are available on the Malibu campus 24/7 by calling Public Safety Dispatch at (310) 506-4442. - If you see a mountain lion on or near the Malibu campus, please report the incident to the Department of Public Safety at (310) 506-4441. - If safe to do so, please take a picture and/or video and send it to Public Safety via the LiveSafe app. As a reminder, if you encounter a mountain lion: - Respect the animal. - Maintain eye contact and move away slowly. - Do NOT run. Running will trigger the mountain lion’s instinct to chase you. - Appear as large, loud, and powerful as possible. - If there are small children or pets present, pick them up immediately. Additionally do NOT leave them unattended outside. - Do not approach the mountain lion, leave space for the cat to escape. - In the unlikely event of an attack, fight back. Do not fall to the ground or roll into the fetal position.",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://emergency.pepperdine.edu/2017/06/20/malibu-campus-mountain-lion-sighting/",
      "sourceDescription": "Pepperdine Emergency Information — Malibu Campus Mountain Lion Sighting",
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  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "Malibu Campus Mountain Lion Sighting",
      "url": "https://emergency.pepperdine.edu/2017/06/20/malibu-campus-mountain-lion-sighting/",
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  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
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  "dateAdded": "2026-07-27",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-27",
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