Four-Year-Old Injured in Mountain Lion Attack at Olympic National Park
TL;DR
A four-year-old was attacked by a mountain lion at Olympic National Park in Washington, but the animal was later located and dispatched by park officials. The child was airlifted to a trauma center and is receiving treatment. The incident highlights the importance of safety precautions in wildlife habitats, especially around mountain lions, which are generally rare but potentially dangerous.
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- 4-year-old attacked by mountain lion at Olympic National Park, officials say USA Today
- Dad hailed as hero after mountain lion bites 4-year-old in Olympic National Park in Washington state CBS News
- Child injured in mountain lion attack during family hike at Olympic National Park KIMA
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