A popular wilderness spot in Orange County temporarily closed down on Tuesday after a mountain lion was filmed stalking bikers down a trail.

“Out of an abundance of caution, Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park will be closed until further notice due to recent mountain lion activity,” O.C. Parks officials stated on social media. Officials told KTLA on Wednesday that there was no estimated time of reopening.

A video obtained by KTLA captured the frightening moment on Tuesday, in which at least two mountain bikers found themselves being trailed by a large and dangerous cat.

“Go away!” one biker was heard shouting at the mountain lion, which, at the start of the video, was peeking out from behind the vegetation while the bikers steadily backed down the trail. • A mountain lion is seen stalking

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