Colorado hiker killed in mountain lion attack: Officials
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Key Points:
- A female hiker was fatally attacked by a mountain lion on the Crosier Mountain trail in Larimer County, Colorado, marking the first such fatality in the state since 1999.
- Hikers nearby reportedly scared off a mountain lion by throwing rocks, and authorities subsequently euthanized two mountain lions in the area, with a search ongoing for a potential third animal involved.
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife advised caution, noting that mountain lions are more visible in winter as they follow prey to lower elevations, and recommended making noise and appearing larger to deter encounters.
- Local residents have reported sightings of multiple mountain lions in the area, including a family group of four, raising concerns about increased wildlife activity near the trail.
