2 mountain lion cubs spotted in Half Moon Bay

Two mountain lion cubs were spotted Monday on the Half Moon Bay Coastal Trail between Poplar Beach and the Ritz Carlton hotel in Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County officials said.

More specific information on where along the trail they were see was not revealed, and state Department of Fish and Wildlife officials asked the public to stay away from the trail for the immediate future.

Monday's sighting along the trail follows Sunday night's sighting of two young mountain lions near downtown Half Moon Bay. There was no official statement as to whether Sunday night's pair may have been the same two spotted Monday on the trail.