All articles tagged with #hiker attack
A solo hiker was fatally attacked by a mountain lion in Colorado, leading to the killing of two lions by wildlife officials; the search for a third lion ended with no further sightings, and the incident was ruled an accident.
A mountain lion in northern Colorado killed a hiker, with human DNA found on its paws, marking Colorado's first fatal mountain lion attack in over 25 years. Authorities euthanized two lions linked to the incident, which occurred in an area with recent lion sightings and attacks, highlighting ongoing wildlife safety concerns.
A female hiker was killed by a mountain lion on Crosier Mountain trail in Colorado, marking the first fatal attack since 1999. Authorities euthanized two mountain lions in the area, and the incident has led to trail closures and increased caution about wildlife encounters.
Romania's parliament has approved the culling of nearly 500 brown bears in 2024 following a fatal bear attack on a hiker, citing overpopulation concerns. The decision has sparked criticism from environmental groups who argue that the focus should be on prevention and intervention measures rather than culling.