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Famed Hollywood mountain lion captured after killing dog

In this photo provided by The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) a mountain lion known as P-22, is transported to a wild animal care facility for a full health evaluation on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, in the Hollywood Hills. Southern California's most famous mountain lion, known for roaming across freeways and making a sprawling Los Angeles park his home, was captured by wildlife officials who said they want to examine the big cat after he killed a dog that was being walked in the Hollywood Hills. (The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, via AP, File) FILE - This photo provided by the U.S. National Park Service shows a mountain lion known as P-22, photographed in November 2014 in the Griffith Park area near downtown Los Angeles. Southern California's most famous mountain lion, known for roaming across freeways and making a sprawling Los Angeles park his home, was captured Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, by wildlife officials who said they want to examine the big cat after he killed a dog that was being walked in the Hollywood Hills. (U.S. National Park Service, via AP, File)
Famed Hollywood mountain lion captured after killing dog