LOS ANGELES — A large mountain lion that evaded wildlife officials for hours after it meandered into Brentwood on Thursday morning has been captured.
The young adult male cougar roamed around near the Brentwood Country Club as officials tried to dart or tranquilize the animal to relocate it into the "nearest suitable habitat," said Tim Daly, a spokesperson for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Shortly after 4 p.m., department officials captured the cat across the street from the country club, Daly said. After wildlife officials checked the animal's vital signs and consulted with veterinarians, it was "released successfully" to a suitable habitat, Daly said, but declined to specify where.
