A young mountain lion hit by a vehicle in January was released back to the wild in Orange County after nearly five months of rehabilitation at the San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center, officials said.

A young mountain lion injured by a vehicle has been released back into the wild after nearly five months of rehabilitation at the San Diego Humane Society's Ramona Wildlife Center, officials said Sunday.

A young mountain lion that was injured after being hit by a vehicle was released back to the wild by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife on June 17.