Mountain lion eludes capture in San Francisco, finally tranquilized and released hours later

A mountain lion was caught on camera evading capture in San Francisco's Sunset District for several hours before being tranquilized and released by authorities. The big cat had been spotted roaming freely in the neighborhood, causing concern among residents and wildlife experts. After a prolonged pursuit, officials were able to successfully sedate and release the animal back into the wild. The incident marked one of the longest and most challenging mountain lion sightings in recent San Francisco history.