Colorado Fatal Mountain Lion Attack

A woman died after a suspected mountain lion attack on the Crosier Mountain trail in United States — Larimer County, Colorado, United States — Colorado. This marks the first fatal mountain lion attack in United States — Colorado since 1999. Hikers discovered the woman and scared away a mountain lion, but she had no pulse. United States — Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating the incident and has euthanized two mountain lions found near the scene, as per state policy for public safety. Necropsies will be performed on the animals to determine if they were involved in the attack and to check for diseases. Officials from United States — Colorado Parks and Wildlife, United States — Larimer County, Colorado Sheriff, United States — Estes Park, Colorado police, and Glen Haven Area Volunteer firefighters responded to the scene. Kara Van Hoose, a spokesperson for United States — Colorado Parks and Wildlife, emphasized the rarity of such attacks, with only 28 reported since 1990 in United States — Colorado.