Woman killed by mountain lion in first fatal attack in 27 years, authorities believe
Female hiker killed in suspected mountain lion attack
- A solo female hiker died in Colorado from a suspected mountain lion attack, marking the first fatal incident of its kind in the state since 1999.
- Hikers discovered the woman on the Crosier Mountain trail in Larimer County on Thursday, observing a mountain lion near her before scaring it away.
- A physician among the hikers confirmed the woman had no pulse, leading authorities to investigate it as a fatal mountain lion attack.
- In response, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers located and euthanised two mountain lions in the vicinity to ensure public safety.
- Authorities advise hikers in the Front Range and Larimer County to remain vigilant, make noise if lions are spotted, and keep pets on a lead.