Police and wildlife officials removed a mountain lion that was found wandering Monday outside a Santa Rosa, Calif., shopping mall. Photo courtesy of the Santa Rosa Police Department
The Santa Rosa Fire Department said the mountain lion was sedated by authorities after being spotted right outside the Santa Rosa Plaza.
No injuries were reported during big cat's visit to the shopping center.
Police announced the scene was clear and the roadway was reopened about 10 a.m. local time.
It was unclear whether the mountain lion would be relocated by wildlife officials.
