Two brothers, Taylen and Wyatt Brooks, were involved in a fatal mountain lion attack while antler shed hunting in a remote area in Northern California. Taylen died in the attack, while Wyatt suffered traumatic injuries to his face. Deputies found Taylen on the ground next to the mountain lion and fired their weapons to ward off the animal. The last fatal mountain lion attack in the state was in 2004. The Brooks family released a detailed account of the attack and expressed gratitude for the support. Plans for a memorial for Taylen are being worked on, and a support fund has been created for the family.
A 21-year-old man died and his 18-year-old brother was injured in a mountain lion attack while hunting for shed antlers in Georgetown, California. The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office located the mountain lion near the deceased man and shot at it, but the animal fled. The injured brother is expected to recover, and authorities later located and dispatched the mountain lion. This is the first fatal mountain lion attack in the area in about 30 years.
The North Fire near Diamond Springs in El Dorado County prompted evacuation orders for parts of the community, including Carlson, Canyon Valley, Eugene Ct., and Joseph Ln., which were later lifted. CAL FIRE and other agencies are working to contain the 15-acre fire located southeast of Diamond Springs. Hard road closures remain in effect, and ground and air crews are responding to the fire.
A fixed-wing airplane crashed into Lake Tahoe, injuring one person with a serious head injury. Both passengers were rescued by nearby boaters, and authorities are on the scene. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board have been notified, and the submerged plane has been marked with GPS coordinates for hazmat purposes.
Deputies with the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office shot and killed a person while serving a narcotics warrant in Placerville. The person answered the door holding what appeared to be a firearm. The investigation into the deadly shooting involves several agencies and is predicted to be lengthy. No deputies were hurt, and the SWAT team cleared the home after finding no one else inside. People in the neighborhood were shocked and concerned about the incident.
