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Mountain lion cub rescued in SoCal is recovering well after having leg amputated
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· August 25, 2026
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Key points Further details about the cub's rescue and surgery are available from the source. The cub was found in the Santa Monica Mountains, where it had been abandoned at a young age.
A mountain lion cub is recovering well after undergoing a life-changing surgery. The cub was just three weeks old when it was abandoned by its mother. It was rescued and later had a leg amputated.
The surgery appears to have been successful, as the cub is recovering well. Further details about the cub's rescue and surgery are available from the source.
The cub was found in the Santa Monica Mountains, where it had been abandoned at a young age. More information about the cub's condition and prognosis can be found through the original report.
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Category: News ·
Published: August 25, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) ·
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