Cougar attacks 8 year old in Washington National Park

On July 29, a cougar attacked an 8-year-old child in Olympic National Park while camping on Lake Angeles in Hart-O-Hills south of Port Angeles.

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The cougar stopped attacking after the child's mother yelled at the animal. The park staff quickly responded to the incident and helped get the child to the hospital.

A child with minor injuries is being examined in the hospital. All remaining tourists in the Angeles Lake area have been evacuated and access to the Angeles Lake and Heather Park areas is closed to the public until further notice.

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“Due to the extreme nature of this incident, we are closing the Angeles Lake area and several nearby trails,” said national park wildlife biologist Tom Kay. “Out of an abundance of caution, the Lake Angeles Trail, Heather Park Trail, Switchback Trail and the entire Klahane Ridge Trail are closed until further notice.”

At 5:00 a.m. on July 30, park law enforcement and wildlife officers specializing in tracking the cougar traveled to the animal's last known location in Lake Angeles. If a cougar is found, it will be euthanized and taken away from the park for an autopsy. This may give an idea of ​​why the animal attacked. The cougar is rarely seen next to a human, and attacks on humans are extremely rare.

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Safety measures

The entire national park is considered cougar territory, and it is important for visitors to be prepared for a meeting. Visitors are advised to:

• Do not walk or run alone.
• Keep children within sight and near adults.
• Leave pets at home.
• Be vigilant while hiking.

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If you meet a puma:

• It is important not to run because this can trigger the cougar's attack instinct.
• People should come together, appear as the largest group possible.
• Follow the animals.
• Make a lot of noise and shout loudly.
• Throw stones or objects at the puma.

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