Summary
A woman was found dead on a trail in Colorado, and wildlife officials believe she was attacked by a mountain lion. It is the first suspected fatal mountain lion attack in Colorado since 1999. Authorities have euthanized two lions and are investigating to confirm if they were involved.
Key Facts
- The incident happened on a remote trail in Colorado, north of Denver.
- A group of hikers found the woman's body and saw a mountain lion nearby.
- Wildlife officials euthanized two mountain lions to check for human DNA.
- Under state rules, animals that kill people must be euthanized for safety.
- The Crosier Mountain Trail is known to be a secluded area with poor cell phone signals.
- Mountain lion attacks in Colorado are rare, with only 28 recorded since 1990.
- Mountain lions are solitary animals and are mostly found in 15 western U.S. states.
- She was believed to be hiking alone at the time of the incident.
