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January 28, 2026
Live TV report on cougar capture in San Francisco neighborhood interrupted by coyote
‘Your eyes do not deceive you,’ ABC7 told viewers about unexpected turn during report from Pacific Heights
TL;DR
- A coyote appeared in the background of a live TV broadcast about a tranquilized mountain lion in San Francisco.
- The mountain lion, a 77-pound male, was captured on California Street and will be released into the wild.
- Wildlife experts believe the mountain lion likely entered the city seeking new territory.
- Coyotes are commonly seen in San Francisco's parks and green spaces.
- Another coyote recently made headlines for swimming to Alcatraz Island.
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