article_snippet: Patrick Foy, a fish and game spokesman, told the Times that it is currently unknown the exact cause of the mountain lion's death, but a combination of stress and the drugs may have been a contributing factor. '
article_snippet: The state's fish and wildlife department is investigating if the mountain lion had pre-existing health issues, according to NBC.
article_snippet: Patrick Foy, a fish and game spokesman, said that it is currently unknown the exact cause of the mountain lion's death, but a combination of stress and the drugs may have been a contributing factor .
article_snippet: A necropsy will be performed on the mountain lion.
article_snippet: But the mountain lion was reportedly first spotted near a freeway.
highlights_snippet: The animal's cause of death is unknown but officials say the drugs and stress may have contributed to the cat's death .
  