Child Survives Terrifying Cougar Attack at Olympic National Park

An 8-year-old camper was attacked by a cougar at Olympic National Park in Washington. The child's mother scared off the cougar, leaving the 8-year-old with minor injuries. All other campers were evacuated, and access to the area was closed. Law enforcement and wildlife personnel are searching for the cougar, which will be euthanized and examined if found. Cougar attacks on humans are rare, with only around two dozen recorded encounters resulting in injury since 1924. Visitors to the park are advised to take precautions, such as not hiking or jogging alone and making noise if encountering a cougar.