Mountain-Lion Stalking Report Prompts Santa Clara Foothill Safety Reminder

A hiker on the Boccardo Loop Trail in Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve reported being stalked by a mountain lion and was later air-rescued; the hiker was unharmed, and the animal encounter details remain unverified. The incident highlights limited cell service, the need for navigation and emergency equipment, and standard guidance to avoid running or turning away from a mountain lion.