Brigantino Park on Hollister’s west side has been closed once again due to a mountain lion sighting there.
The closure was announced shortly after 3 p.m. Tuesday for the park on the city’s west side.
Brigantino Park opened earlier this year. It was closed on a day in June after a mountain lion sighting at the time. Days later, Brigantino Park was closed again due to concerns regarding what turned out to be Pacific Gas & Electric equipment.
Police Chief David Westrick on Tuesday said a resident spotted the mountain lion and called authorities. Police confonted the animal, which went back toward the nearby hills.
If residents see a mountain lion, Westrick said it’s “better to be safe than sorry” and call 911.
“Anytime you have a park near a wildlife area, that’s going to be a possibility,” Westrick said.
