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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 woman was found dead near Crosier Mountain trail in Larimer County, Colorado, with a mountain lion nearby, prompting searches for a third lion and investigations to determine if it was responsible for her death. Authorities have killed two lions and are conducting necropsies, while trails remain closed. The incident highlights the seasonal increase in mountain lion activity and the importance of safety precautions when hiking in areas with wildlife.
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.
A woman was found dead on a Colorado trail near Crosier Mountain, believed to be the first fatal mountain lion attack in the state since 1999. Authorities euthanized two mountain lions at the scene and are tracking a third, following the attack which was interrupted by hikers who scared off the animal.
A woman hiking alone in Colorado was killed in what is believed to be a mountain lion attack, the first fatal incident in the state since 1999. Wildlife officials euthanized two mountain lions in the area for investigation, and the search for the attacker continues. The incident highlights the rare but serious danger mountain lions can pose to humans.
A woman died in Colorado in what is suspected to be the state's first deadly mountain lion attack since 1999, prompting a search and euthanasia of two lions involved, with authorities advising caution for hikers in the area.
Two bicyclists in Whiting Ranch, Lake Forest, had a frightening encounter with a juvenile mountain lion that followed them on the trail, but they escaped unharmed; wildlife officials have been alerted.
An 11-year-old girl was attacked and wounded by a mountain lion outside her home in Malibu, California, but was treated for minor injuries, and the lion was later euthanized by wildlife officials. The attack was triggered when the lion bit the girl and chased her mother and sibling, but was scared off by a stun gun and the presence of wildlife officers.
Authorities in California euthanized a young male mountain lion after it attacked an 11-year-old girl in Malibu, causing injuries but she is expected to recover. The incident follows a recent mountain lion attack on a child in Washington's Olympic National Park. Experts advise precautions like avoiding lone outdoor activities at dawn or dusk, securing pets and livestock, and reporting sightings to prevent future encounters.
An 11-year-old girl was bitten by a mountain lion outside her Malibu home, prompting authorities to kill the animal after it chased her mother and sibling; the girl sustained minor injuries and the incident marks the 27th mountain lion attack since 1986.
A 4-year-old was bitten by a mountain lion fitted with a tracking collar while walking with family on a trail in Olympic National Park, Washington. The child was flown to a trauma center for treatment, and the park staff dispatched and killed the animal. No current threats to the public are reported.
A 4-year-old child was bitten by a mountain lion fitted with a tracking collar while walking with family on a trail in Olympic National Park, Washington. The child was flown to a trauma center for treatment, and the park authorities dispatched and likely euthanized the animal. No current threats to the public are reported.
The first case of rustrela virus, or "staggering disease," in North America has been reported in a Colorado mountain lion. The virus, which causes a usually fatal neurologic syndrome, was identified after a sick mountain lion from Douglas County was euthanized and analyzed. Colorado Parks and Wildlife, along with researchers, are now monitoring for further cases and collaborating with European scientists to understand the virus's spread.
A mountain lion euthanized in Colorado last year was confirmed to be the first case of "staggering disease" in North America, caused by the rustrela virus. The virus, previously identified in domestic cats in Europe, was confirmed through collaboration with German researchers. The prevalence of the virus in domestic and wild populations remains unknown.
A mountain lion was captured on a security camera prowling the backyard of an Agoura Hills couple, prompting them to change their habits for safety. The sighting occurred near the site of the future Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, which aims to provide safe passage for wildlife over the 101 Freeway. The incident has sparked both concern and hope for the success of the wildlife crossing project.