Sandy Ali’s friends were visiting when they commented to her that her dogs were playing together outside in the garden in California.
Mystery garden visitor
But as she only owned one dog, Sandy was left confused. When Sandy went to look outside, she was horrified by what she saw. Her beloved pup Rocco was chasing a mountain lion in the garden.
The heart-stopping scene captured by Sandy’s CCTV shows Rocco seeming to enjoy himself despite being in the presence of a wild cat. Sandy, however, couldn’t believe her eyes as she watched in horror seeing just how close such an animal was to her home. Rocco didn’t seem frightened by the mountain lion, chasing it around the garden before it swiftly climbed a tree.
Brave Rocco
Worried for the safety of her neighbours, Sandy called emergency services, who quickly collaborated with other agencies to try to contain the situation. But despite attempts to tranquilise the elusive lion, it evaded capture. Police in the area have urged the community to remain vigilant and keep their pets indoors while the search for the lion continues.
Sandy has credited Rocco for bravely defending their home by confronting the wild cat, something she’ll always be grateful for.
