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• INTRODUCTION
• HOW CAN I FIND OUT IF THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS STAFF ARE HIDING DATA ON HUMAN KILLS BY MOUNTAIN LIONS
• A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE ON HOW TO FILE A FOIA REQUEST SPECIFICALLY FOR SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS WILDLIFE INCIDENT LOGS
• CONCLUSION

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INTRODUCTION

Dear Ones,

Here is the question: How can I find out if the Santa Monica Mountains [staff] are hiding data on human kills by Mountain Lions so as to protect local Mountain Lions? The answer is below …

Alice’s words are in ochre.
Quotes from Google AI are in light blue font.

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HOW CAN I FIND OUT IF THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS STAFF ARE HIDING DATA ON HUMAN KILLS BY MOUNTAIN LIONS?

Dear Ones,

I asked Google AI: How can I find out if the Santa Monica Mountains [staff] are hiding data on human kills by Mountain Lions so as to protect local Mountain Lions?

Google AI said: To verify information regarding mountain lion attacks, you can cross-reference multiple independent databases maintained by state and federal agencies, which are legally required to report and track these incidents.

Verified Data Sources

• California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW): This is the primary agency responsible for tracking and verifying all mountain lion-human attacks in California. They maintain a public list of Verified Mountain Lion-Human Attacks dating back to 1890. According to their records, there have been fewer than 50 verified attacks in California since 1890, with only six being fatal.
• NPS Incident Reports: The National Park Service (NPS) publishes Incident Reports for the Santa Monica Mountains. These reports include all significant medical and safety events within the park, providing a secondary layer of data for verification.
• State Law & Reporting Requirements: Under California law (FGC §4807), any mountain lion carcass must undergo a complete necropsy, with findings reported to the Fish and Game Commission and the State Legislature annually. 

California Department of Fish and Wildlife (.gov) +4

Publicly Documented Encounters

Recent high-profile incidents in the Santa Monica Mountains and nearby areas have been extensively covered by local news, showing that both fatal and non-fatal encounters are typically subject to public scrutiny:

• Malibu Creek/Calabasas (2024-2025): Recent non-fatal attacks on children in Malibu and Calabasas were widely reported by major outlets like NBC Los Angeles and the Santa Monica Daily Press.
• Solstice Canyon (2023): A hiker sustained minor injuries while protecting his dog from a mountain lion; this incident was reported by CBS News and the National Park Service.
• P-56 Depredation (2020): When the NPS-tracked lion 

P-56

 was legally killed by a landowner after attacking livestock, the National Park Service issued a press release and was transparent about the loss of the animal, despite the potential for public backlash. 

Los Angeles Times +4

How to Request Unreported Data

If you suspect data is being withheld, you can use legal transparency tools to access internal records:

• Freedom of Information Act (FOIA): You can submit a FOIA request to the National Park Service specifically for ranger logs, necropsy reports, or incident data for the Santa Monica Mountains.
• California Public Records Act (CPRA): You can request internal communications or unredacted reports from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE ON HOW TO FILE A FOIA REQUEST SPECIFICALLY FOR SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS WILDLIFE INCIDENT LOGS

Google AI asked: Would you like a step-by-step guide on how to file a FOIA request specifically for Santa Monica Mountains wildlife incident logs?

I said: Yes.

Google AI said: To file a FOIA request for Santa Monica Mountains wildlife incident logs, submit a written request to the National Park Service (NPS) via FOIAonline or by email, specifically detailing the date range and location (e.g., Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area) of the records. Identify the specific incident logs requested and provide your contact information. 

National Archives (.gov) +4

Step-by-Step Guide for Requesting Wildlife Logs

1. Identify the Agency: For Santa Monica Mountains, the primary agency is the National Park Service (NPS), as it is a National Recreation Area. If dealing with specific state-regulated wildlife, you might also consider a California Public Records Act (CPRA) request to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
2. Formulate Your Request: Write a clear, detailed request. Include “Freedom of Information Act Request” in the subject line.

1. Example: “I am requesting all wildlife incident logs, including reports of human-wildlife conflict, animal injuries, or vehicle collisions, within the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, specifically between [Start Date] and [End Date].”

1. Include Necessary Details:

1. Your name, address, phone number, and email.
2. The specific time frame.
3. Any specific species (e.g., “mountain lion,” “coyote”) if relevant.

1. Submit the Request:

1. Best Method: Submit electronically via the FOIAonline portal or FOIAXpress.
2. NPS FOIA Office: You can find contact information for the NPS FOIA officers to submit by email or mail.

1. Be Prepared for Fees: Agencies may charge fees for searching and copying, particularly if it requires significant staff time.
2. Follow Up: If you do not receive a response within 20 working days, or to check on the status, use the FOIA tracking number provided. 

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (.gov) +8

Note: The National Park Service handles federal land, while the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) uses GovQA for public records, which may overlap on incident tracking.

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CONCLUSION

I checked the first two links in the first question and feel they may be incomplete.

Filing an FOIA request, as suggested in the second question, seems to me to be a logical next step. Would any of my Readers like to give this a try?

Then there is always the avenue of social interactions. For instance, going on a local Sierra Club hike may yield fruitful results.

Here are local Angeles Chapter events … https://www.sierraclub.org/angeles/outings-events-schedule-activities/ ..

God bless you all,
And keep you safe,
And be with you
Through all your days.

In love, light and joy
This is Alice B. Clagett.
I Am of the Stars … and so are you!

Compiled and published on 19 March 2026

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If you see purple font, that is being used for a term described in “More Information.”

I am using brown font for my questions in the Q&A. Also, through sparing use of square brackets and brown font, I sometimes change the transcript slightly or add my Comments to it.

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