One man dead, brother injured in first fatal mountain lion attack in California in 20 years
In a rare and tragic event, a mountain lion attack has claimed the life of a man in California
In a rare and tragic incident, a mountain lion attack has claimed the life of a man in California, marking the state's first fatal incident in around two decades.
The attack occurred as two brothers, aged 18 and 21, werehunting in the Georgetown area. The younger brother made a frantic call to the authoritiesat approximately 1:13 pmlast Saturday, reporting the attack on himself and his brother.
According to reports, the 21-year-old brother became separated from his sibling during the attack, prompting a search by authorities. They located him about half an hour after the initial 911 call.
According to the sheriff's news release, the caller suffered "traumatic injuries" to his face during the attack.
"The mountain lion was between the deputies and the subject on the ground," the sheriff's office said in the release on Facebook talking about the moment they located the older brother.
Deputies on the scene discharged their firearms to scare off the mountain lion so they could provide medical assistance. However, upon reaching the victim, they tragically discovered that the 21-year-old had succumbed to his injuries.
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The incident has sparked concerns about mountain lion encounters in the area. The state agency responsible for wildlife management notes that while attacks on humans are rare, this case underscores the need for vigilance when in mountain lion territory.
Authorities in California have stressed the uncommon nature of mountain lion attacks on humans. According to state fish and wildlife officials, the most recent fatal mountain lion attack in California occurred in January 2004, when a 35-year-old cyclist was killed on a trail in Orange County.
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In El Dorado County, where the recent attack occurred, the last fatal mountain lion attack was in April 1994, when a 40-year-old woman was killed in the Auburn State Recreation Area.
According to official records, since 1890, less than 50 mountain lion attacks on humans have been reported in California, with six of them proving fatal.
(With inputs from agencies)