(KRON) -- A young mountain lion was spotted Sunday night in the Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, according to the Animal Care Control of San Francisco. The animal was spotted near Lafayette Park, where there is also a dog park. Officials said the mountain lion is about a year old an d "likely" got lost and is "confused." Experts believe the mountain lion "will soon find its way south and out of San Francisco." However, the public is still advised to remain cautious of the potentially deadly animal. Animal Care Control San Francisco announced the spotting of the animal just before 3 p.m. on Monday. San Francisco Centre Mall: Photos show empty SF ghost mall days before it closed Stock image of mountain lion (Photo: Animal Care Control San Francisco) San Francisco Zoo ‘swamped’ with shirt orders after visit from K-pop group Twice Animal Care Control San Francisco did not release the aforementioned video of the mountain lion. Officials advise anyone who sees the mountain lion to keep their distance and not run. They are instructed to call 415-554-9400. "If you have a child with you - pick them up - and keep dogs on leash. If the mountain lion approaches - make yourself 'big' wave your arms, shout, throw something, and again, do not run," Animal Care Control San Francisco wrote in a social media post. ...read more read less