Mountain Lion Caught on Camera in Northwest Fresno
A home security camera recorded a mountain lion in a Fresno neighborhood, prompting a homeowner to post about the sighting on Nextdoor.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Wildlife
A mountain lion was captured on a security camera in northwest Fresno on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The footage was recorded at a home near Herndon Avenue and West Avenue, and the homeowner initially did not recognize the animal before identifying it as a mountain lion.
Why it matters
Sightings of mountain lions in urban-edge neighborhoods are a reminder that wildlife moves through the Fresno area. Residents in northwest Fresno may want to be aware of their surroundings and of wildlife activity near their homes.
The sighting was captured on a home security camera, and the last verified mountain lion-human attack in Central California occurred more than 20 years ago. The source does not state whether wildlife officials have confirmed or responded to the Fresno sighting.
The players
Nextdoor
Nextdoor is a neighborhood-focused social networking platform where local residents share community updates, alerts, and sightings.
The details
The footage was recorded at a home in the area of Herndon Avenue and West Avenue, and the homeowner shared the sighting on Nextdoor after first failing to recognize the animal. The homeowner later determined the animal was a mountain lion.
Timeline
June 2004: A 28-year-old woman was reportedly attacked by a mountain lion in Sequoia National Forest, the last reported incident of its kind in the region.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026: A mountain lion was captured on a security camera in northwest Fresno.
Seasonal Patterns
The 2004 Sequoia National Forest attack remains the most recent reported mountain lion-human incident in the region, and no verified attacks have been recorded in Central California for more than two decades. A sighting in an urban-edge Fresno neighborhood stands apart from that backcountry history.
Residents in northwest Fresno may want to keep pets and small animals indoors at night and check outdoor areas before letting children play. Reporting sightings to local wildlife authorities helps track animal movement near homes.
The takeaway
Mountain lion sightings in and around cities are uncommon but possible, and noting the time, location, and behavior of an animal can help officials assess the situation. Staying alert to wildlife near home is a practical step for any Fresno resident.
Further reading
For more on animal sightings in the region, see Wildlife coverage from Fresno.
