All articles tagged with #wildlife attack
Lebanon, NH police are pursuing a wild animal—believed to be a gray fox or fisher—suspected of attacking three people at Centerra Park. Surveillance video prompted a lookout with foot patrols and a drone using thermal imaging to locate and test the animal, while authorities urge residents to report any further incidents and advise anyone bitten or scratched to seek medical care.
A Providence woman was attacked by a raccoon while pulling weeds in her backyard and is currently recovering; the incident occurred earlier this week.
A beaver in Mahwah, NJ attacked an 8-year-old boy and tested positive for rabies. Exposed individuals are receiving post-exposure prophylaxis; the ill beaver was captured and later died. Officials urge avoiding wildlife and seeking medical advice if exposed.
A skier in Keketuohai Geopark, northern China, took a selfie with a rare snow leopard moments before the animal mauled her face; the attack occurred around 7pm on January 27. The skier was saved by her helmet and hospitalized in stable condition as authorities warned of ongoing snow leopard activity in the area. An investigation is underway.
A woman was found dead near Crosier Mountain trail in Larimer County, Colorado, with a mountain lion nearby, prompting searches for a third lion and investigations to determine if it was responsible for her death. Authorities have killed two lions and are conducting necropsies, while trails remain closed. The incident highlights the seasonal increase in mountain lion activity and the importance of safety precautions when hiking in areas with wildlife.
A woman was found dead on a Colorado trail near Crosier Mountain, believed to be the first fatal mountain lion attack in the state since 1999. Authorities euthanized two mountain lions at the scene and are tracking a third, following the attack which was interrupted by hikers who scared off the animal.
A woman died in Colorado in what is suspected to be the state's first deadly mountain lion attack since 1999, prompting a search and euthanasia of two lions involved, with authorities advising caution for hikers in the area.
A 4-year-old was bitten by a mountain lion fitted with a tracking collar while walking with family on a trail in Olympic National Park, Washington. The child was flown to a trauma center for treatment, and the park staff dispatched and killed the animal. No current threats to the public are reported.
A 4-year-old child was bitten by a mountain lion fitted with a tracking collar while walking with family on a trail in Olympic National Park, Washington. The child was flown to a trauma center for treatment, and the park authorities dispatched and likely euthanized the animal. No current threats to the public are reported.
A man in Fort Severn, Ontario, sustained serious injuries after jumping onto a polar bear to protect his wife from an attack. The bear was later shot by a neighbor and died from its injuries. Polar bear sightings are common in the area, but attacks are rare. Experts suggest that climate change and early ice breakup may drive bears inland in search of food. Residents are advised to secure waste to avoid attracting bears.
One person was killed and another injured in a mountain lion attack in a remote area of Northern California's El Dorado County near Georgetown. The El Dorado County Sheriff's deputies responded to the incident, with one victim declared deceased and the other rushed to the hospital for treatment. No further details have been released, and it's unclear whether the mountain lion has been captured.
A 55-year-old woman in Pennsylvania was mauled by a mother bear while letting her dog outside, suffering injuries to her arm, face, neck, and head. The bear and her cubs were found in the area, with the mother bear displaying continued aggression. Authorities euthanized the mother bear and tranquilized the cubs for relocation. The victim, Lee Ann Galante, recounted the terrifying attack, expressing her shock and fear during the encounter.
A Pennsylvania woman survived a bear attack in her backyard while letting her dog out, sustaining injuries including a broken nose, puncture wounds, and cuts. The bear, which had previously been captured on home cameras, charged at her and her dog, but they managed to escape into the house and call for help. The mother bear was euthanized by the Pennsylvania Game Commission, while her cubs were tranquilized and are expected to be released elsewhere.
A group of five cyclists were attacked by at least one cougar while riding on a trail in Fall City, Wash., with one cyclist hospitalized for non-life threatening injuries. Officers euthanized one cougar on the scene, but eyewitnesses reported a possible second cougar. Cougar attacks are rare in Washington state, with only two fatal attacks and approximately 20 other recorded encounters resulting in human injury in the last 100 years. The WDFW advises people to stand tall, make noise, and fight back if attacked by a cougar.
Five cyclists were attacked by a cougar on a trail near Fall City, Washington, with one woman sustaining injuries and being taken to the hospital. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife removed one cougar from the scene and dispatched a hound handler to locate a potential second cougar involved in the incident.