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Rare Mountain Lion Attack Claims Hiker's Life in Colorado
2 Jan
Summary
- A woman died in a rare mountain lion attack on Thursday.
- Hikers discovered the victim and scared the lion away.
- Two mountain lions were euthanized following the incident.
A rare suspected mountain lion attack has resulted in the death of a woman in Colorado on Thursday. Hikers discovered the victim unresponsive on the Crosier Mountain trail and scared off the animal before realizing the severity of the situation. Officials have confirmed that two mountain lions were subsequently located and euthanized as part of the ongoing investigation.
The investigation into the fatal encounter is being conducted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, with assistance from local law enforcement and emergency services. While signs at the scene suggest a mountain lion attack, officials are awaiting further analysis, including DNA testing on the euthanized animals, to confirm the species' involvement. Historically, mountain lion attacks on humans in Colorado are infrequent.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials remind the public that encounters with wildlife, including mountain lions, are more common during winter months as animals seek lower elevations. They advise hikers to make noise, appear larger, and back away slowly if they encounter a mountain lion to deter an attack.
