Park rangers and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a possible mountain lion sighting near Long Canyon Road, just off Ortega Highway. No one has been injured.

A couple hiking on the San Juan Trail called the Sheriff’s Department stating that a mountain lion was in the middle of the trail following them, according to Lt. John Roche.

A helicopter was called to the area, Roche said.

Roche said it was unusual for a mountain lion to appear on the trail.

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