A girl was hospitalized Monday evening after being bitten by a mountain lion in Malibu, California. The incident occurred shortly before 6 p.m. near the Pacific Coast Highway, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The girl's condition and the circumstances surrounding the attack are currently unknown. Authorities are investigating the incident and are likely searching for the mountain lion to assess its behavior and potential threat to public safety. Residents in the area are urged to be cautious and aware of their surroundings, especially during dawn and dusk when mountain lions are most active.