In Colorado wildlife officials are investigating what may be the state’s first fatal mountain lion attack in more than 25 years. A woman was found dead Thursday on the Crosier Mountain Trail in Larimer County south of Glen Haven near the eastern entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. Hikers in the area reported seeing a mountain lion near the woman’s body and were able to scare it away before confirming she had no pulse. Colorado Parks and Wildlife and local first responders launched an extensive search. Two mountain lions believed to be connected to the incident were later located and euthanized. The animals will undergo necropsies and testing to determine whether they were involved in the attack and to check for any diseases or abnormalities. Officials have not yet released the identity of the victim or confirmed the official cause of death. Mountain lion attacks on humans are extremely rare in Colorado with the last suspected fatal encounter occurring in 1999. This makes the potential incident particularly notable. Mountain lions also known as cougars or pumas inhabit much of Colorado’s mountainous and forested terrain and sightings are not uncommon along popular trails. Experts advise hikers to travel in groups make noise to avoid surprising wildlife and report any encounters to authorities. As investigations continue officials are assessing whether other lions in the area pose a threat and how best to balance public access to wilderness areas with visitor safety. The tragic incident underscores the need for caution when venturing into Colorado’s backcountry. #Colorado #Parks #Wildlife #MountainLion #RockyMountain #NationalPark #CrosierMountain #LarimerCounty #OceanNewsUK #UK #Ocean #breaking #latest #London More On: http://oceannews.tv 📺Satellite - Asiasat7: Frequency 3880 H, Symbol Rate: 29720
