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The ongoing US government shutdown has led to the closure and limited operation of many national parks, causing confusion among visitors and raising safety concerns due to reduced staffing and potential vandalism, with some states managing to keep parks open through local funding and donations.
The U.S. government shutdown has led to last-minute, confusing plans for national park closures, with some parks remaining open while others are closed or partially accessible, causing concern among advocates and staff about safety, ecosystem damage, and visitor experience.
A cougar attacked an 8-year-old boy while camping at Olympic National Park in Washington State, but the child's mother scared the animal away, resulting in minor injuries. Following the incident, visitors were evacuated from part of the park, and the Lake Angeles and Heather Park areas have been closed indefinitely. Law enforcement and wildlife officials are searching for the cougar, which will be euthanized and examined if found. This attack is one of several recent violent incidents involving wildlife in national parks, including bison attacks at Theodore Roosevelt and Yellowstone National Parks, as well as a fatal grizzly bear mauling in Yellowstone. Visitors are advised to be cautious and prepared for possible encounters with wildlife.