Father hailed as hero after mountain lion bites 4-year-old in Olympic National Park
A 4-year-old child was bitten by a mountain lion while walking with their family in Olympic National Park, Washington state. The child was flown to a trauma center in Seattle and is now in satisfactory condition. The father's quick actions saved the child's life.
The father of a 4-year-old is being hailed as a hero after the child was bitten by a mountain lion while walking with their family on a trail in Olympic National Park, Washington state. The child was flown to a trauma center in Seattle for treatment and has been released in satisfactory condition. The attack occurred near an overlook on Hurricane Ridge, a popular mountain area.
Rangers responded to the attack on Sunday and located the cougar with the help of a canine team. By Monday, the animal was dispatched. Officials stated there are no current threats to the public and have not released any identifying information about the child to protect their identity.
Witnesses reported hearing the child scream, and the father was able to rescue the child from the cougar, with many crediting his quick actions for saving the child's life. Safety in numbers was emphasized as a rare occurrence in the area.
According to the source: CBS News.
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