A Southern California family is mourning the loss of their two dogs after a mountain lion entered their backyard and killed them in a disturbing early-morning attack.
Security footage captured the incident in Yucaipa, near San Bernardino, around 8 a.m. Saturday. The video shows the wild animal targeting the family’s dogs—Winter, a 90-pound husky, and Summer, a 65-pound Anatolian shepherd. Both animals were killed.
The dogs’ owner, Laurie Schultz, described the loss as heartbreaking. She said the mountain lion didn’t just attack once—it returned and carried Summer away. According to Schultz, the attack was unprovoked and appeared deliberate.
The couple had been traveling in Northern California when the incident happened. They later reviewed their home security footage and were alerted by a neighbor, who confirmed what had taken place. They immediately cut their trip short and returned home.
Video of the घटना shows the predator attacking Winter first. About half an hour later, it came back and went after Summer, eventually dragging her off the property. Both dogs had tracking devices, which later indicated they had been taken to a nearby cave close to a residential neighborhood.
The loss has been so painful that the family chose to remove all reminders of their pets from their home. They said they want to remember Winter and Summer as they were in life—happy and full of energy. Winter was described as having a pure white coat, while Summer had a golden, fluffy appearance.
Roger Schultz is now urging others in the community to stay alert and take the threat seriously, especially those with pets or children. He emphasized the importance of warning neighbors and being aware of wildlife risks in the area.
Officials from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife have been in contact with the family and are reviewing the situation. They noted that while incidents like this are unsettling, mountain lions do occasionally prey on domestic animals, including large dogs.
The department advises residents to take precautions, such as keeping pets supervised when outdoors, especially during nighttime hours, and ensuring animals are kept in secure enclosures when outside.