Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack in US
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.
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