- A 4-year-old was attacked by a mountain lion during a family hike in Washington, US
- The child was airlifted to a Seattle hospital, condition undisclosed
- The mountain lion was later found and euthanised
A four-year-old child has been injured following a mountain lion attack at Olympic National Park, Washington, United States.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the incident occurred on Sunday, July 20, along a trail near the popular Victoria Overlook on Hurricane Ridge.
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According to the US National Park Service, the child was hiking with family members when the mountain lion bit them. The child was swiftly airlifted to a Seattle hospital. Authorities have not disclosed the child’s current condition.
Park rangers launched an immediate search operation with the help of a trained canine unit. The mountain lion, which had a tracking collar, was located and euthanised the next day, July 21.
Officials say the aim was to prevent any further risk to the public. They also stated the case remains under investigation and the child’s identity has been withheld to protect the family’s privacy.
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Mountain lions, also known as cougars, are native predators that typically avoid humans. They can weigh up to 150 pounds and primarily hunt elk and deer but also prey on smaller animals.
While attacks on humans are rare, park officials urged caution and reiterated safety protocols in the event of an encounter. People are advised to face the animal, appear larger, and back away slowly never run.
This attack has raised concerns among visitors, though officials reassured the public that such incidents are highly uncommon.
Efforts are ongoing to monitor mountain lion movements in the park to prevent similar incidents.
Authorities have also increased patrols along popular hiking routes and plan to install additional warning signs.
The park service concluded by urging visitors to remain alert and report any sightings of wild animals immediately.
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