Suspected mountain lion attack in Northern Colorado leaves woman dead; officers euthanize 2 animals
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Key Points:
- A woman hiking on the Crosier Mountain Trail in Larimer County, Colorado, was found dead Thursday, with evidence suggesting a mountain lion attack, potentially the first fatal such incident in Colorado in nearly 30 years.
- Hikers discovered the woman lying on the trail near a mountain lion, which they scared away by throwing rocks; a physician among them found no pulse.
- Wildlife officers euthanized two mountain lions found nearby, though it remains unclear if either was involved in the attack; tests including necropsies and DNA analysis will be conducted to confirm involvement and check for diseases.
- Mountain lions are common in the area, and a recent close encounter on the same trail was reported by a local trail runner, highlighting ongoing human
