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wildlifeanimal-attacks1 year ago

"Rare Fatal Mountain Lion Attack Claims California Man's Life"

A mountain lion killed a 21-year-old man and injured his younger brother while they were hunting for shed antlers in a remote wooded area of northern California. This marks the state's first fatal mountain lion attack in about 20 years. The younger brother called authorities after being separated from his sibling and sustaining traumatic injuries to his face. Deputies found the deceased man next to the mountain lion and euthanized the animal. Wildlife officials are now focusing on understanding the rare and tragic attack.

via The Guardian US|
#california#el-dorado-county#fatal-attack
wildlifeanimal-attacks1 year ago

Fatal Mountain Lion Attack in Northern California Leaves One Dead and One Injured

A mountain lion attack in a remote area of Northern California left one person dead and another injured while they were antler shed hunting. The 18-year-old and 21-year-old brothers were attacked by the mountain lion, with the older brother succumbing to his injuries. The younger brother suffered traumatic injuries to his face and was taken to a local hospital. Authorities are working to locate the mountain lion, and mountain lion attacks on humans are rare in California.

via NBC News|
#attack#california#fatal
wildlifeanimal-attacks1 year ago

Rhode Island Hiker Fights Off and Kills Rabid Coyote Barehanded

A hiker in Rhode Island killed a coyote with his bare hands after it attacked him in a wooded area, with the state's Department of Environmental Management recovering the coyote's remains for rabies testing. Another coyote attack on a dogwalker in a nearby area has prompted an investigation to determine if the incidents are connected. The DEM advises on how to scare off coyotes and notes that sightings become more frequent during mating season.

via WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland|
#coyote-attack#dem#hiker
wildlifeanimal-attacks2 years ago

Fatal Elk Attack Claims First Victim in Arizona as Woman is Trampled to Death

A woman in Arizona has become the first person to die from an elk attack in the state after allegedly trying to feed the animal. The incident occurred on her property in the Pine Lake community, and her husband found her with injuries consistent with being trampled by an elk. The victim was taken to the hospital but later passed away. The Arizona Game and Fish Department has warned against feeding wildlife, as it can lead to habituation and dangerous encounters. While this is the first fatal elk attack in Arizona, there have been five reported elk attacks in the past five years.

via ABC News|
#arizona#elk-attack#feeding-wildlife
wildlifeanimal-attacks2 years ago

"Officials Warn of Aggressive Bobcat Attacks on Children in North Georgia"

Officials in north Georgia are warning residents to be cautious after a bobcat attacked children on two different properties in Oglethorpe County. The identities and conditions of the victims have not been released, and it is unclear if the bobcat has been captured. Authorities are advising residents to be vigilant and keep a close eye on their children when outdoors.

via WSB Atlanta|
#alert#attack#bobcat
wildlifeanimal-attacks2 years ago

Bear Attacks Woman Near Glacier Park, Husband Rushes to Help

A 73-year-old woman was hospitalized after being attacked by a bear in the Flathead National Forest, west of Glacier National Park and near the U.S.-Canadian border. The woman, her husband, and their dog encountered the bear while hiking, and her husband used bear spray to deter the bear. The woman was flown to a hospital in Kalispell for treatment, and her condition is unknown. The area is currently closed while the investigation continues. This incident occurred just days after a grizzly bear attack in Banff National Park, Alberta, where a Canadian couple and their dog were killed.

via ABC News|
#bear-attack#canadian-border#flathead-national-forest
wildlifeanimal-attacks2 years ago

Search for Grizzly Bear Continues After Attacks on Hunters in Montana

Part of the Custer Gallatin National Forest in Montana has been closed after a hunter was severely mauled by a grizzly bear. The attack occurred while the hunter was tracking a deer, and emergency crews airlifted the victim to a nearby hospital. Authorities are searching for the bear, which may have been shot. Grizzly bears are protected under the Endangered Species Act, and encounters between bears and humans are increasing as the bear population grows in Montana. This incident follows the recent killing of another grizzly bear that had broken into a house and was involved in a fatal attack on a woman in July.

via ABC News|
#endangered-species-act#forest-closure#grizzly-bear
wildlifeanimal-attacks2 years ago

Fatal Alligator Attack Claims Life of Hilton Head Island Woman

A 69-year-old woman was found dead near a lagoon in the Spanish Wells community on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, in a possible alligator attack. Emergency efforts to recover the woman's body were interrupted by an alligator guarding it, but the gator was safely removed. This marks the second deadly alligator attack in Beaufort County in less than a year. The cause of death will be determined through an autopsy.

via WTOC|
#alligator#beaufort-county#fatal-attack
wildlifeanimal-attacks2 years ago

Coyote Attack: 13-Year-Old Girl, Woman, and Dog Targeted in NJ's South Mountain Reservation

A coyote attacked a 13-year-old girl and her dog in a park in Maplewood, New Jersey, resulting in the closure of the park for the next five days. The girl suffered puncture wounds to her leg and was taken to the hospital, while her dog is in critical condition but expected to survive. Another woman was also bitten by the coyote. The closure of the park, including picnic and parking areas, was extended as a precautionary measure. Authorities believe the coyote is rabid and are actively searching for it.

via WABC-TV|
#coyote#injuries#new-jersey