Suspected fatal mountain lion attack follows earlier encounter on trail
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Key Points:
- A solo hiker was killed by a mountain lion on a remote Colorado trail on New Year’s Day, marking the latest in recent mountain lion encounters in the area, including a November attack on a runner who fought off the animal.
- Wildlife officials have killed two mountain lions near the attack site and are searching for a third; necropsies will determine if these animals were responsible and if they had diseases like rabies.
- Mountain lion attacks on humans are rare in Colorado, with the last fatal attack in 1999; the area where these incidents occurred is known for frequent mountain lion sightings due to its suitable habitat.
- Authorities advise caution when hiking in mountain lion territory: travel in groups, keep children close, avoid dawn and dusk, maintain
