Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack
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Key Points:
- A hiker in Colorado is believed to have been killed by at least one mountain lion, marking the first fatal attack in the state since 1999, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW).
- The woman's body was found on a remote trail near Crosier Mountain Trail, north of Denver, by fellow hikers who also spotted a mountain lion nearby and scared it off.
- Two mountain lions were euthanised after an extensive search and are being tested for human DNA to determine if either was responsible for the attack; if not, the search will continue.
- Under CPW rules, any wildlife that kills a human must be euthanised for public safety, and the investigation is ongoing with assistance from local law enforcement and
