Confirmed mountain lion sighting in San Marcos

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of San Marcos issued a safety reminder to residents and trail visitors Friday after a mountain lion was spotted in the Purgatory Creek Natural Area near Dante Trail on Thursday. The area is also known as "Middle Purgatory."According to the city, the mountain lion was seen by a member of the city trail crew, and Texas Parks and Wildlife was notified.The city said the mountain lion climbed out of a tree before running away.“Neighbors in the Willow Creek ar