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Dead Mountain Lion Discovered on Bernardo Center Drive

The animal was discovered early Thursday, according to the California Highway Patrol.

A dead mountain lion was found Thursday on a North County road, according to the
California Highway Patrol.

The carcass, weighing 80-90 pounds, was discovered on Bernardo Center Drive at Winesprings Drive in the 4S Ranch area shortly after 6 a.m. It was apparently  struck by a passing vehicle, according to the CHP.

The state Department of Fish and Game disposed of the wildcat.

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City News Service contributed to this report.


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