LA’s celebrity mountain lion P-22 'compassionately euthanized' after tragic health evaluation results

LA’s celebrity mountain lion P-22 'compassionately euthanized' after tragic health evaluation results
The night before his capture, an anonymous caller had reported a vehicle collision with a mountain lion a few blocks south of Griffith Park, and P-22’s radio collar placed him nearby (National Park Service)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: After a thorough medical examination revealed the animal had "several severe injuries and chronic health problems," the Los Angeles mountain lion known as P-22, also known as the "Hollywood Cat," was "compassionately euthanized" on Saturday, December 17, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. He had several severe injuries and chronic health problems.

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Based on these factors, compassionate euthanasia under general anesthesia was unanimously recommended by the medical team at San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and CDFW officials made the decision to do so on Saturday, December 17. P-22 received a thorough diagnostic evaluation by Safari Park’s wildlife health team, under general anesthesia, the department said in a news release.