'The mountain lion bit onto the dog's head and would not let go.'
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The unusual and violent attack resulted in the woman seeking medical treatment in Redding, while the dog, a Belgian shepherd who intervened to protect her owner, is receiving emergency veterinary care for her injuries.witness Sharon Houston told Redheaded Blackbelt, a local news blogIt all began at around 3 p.m. Monday, according to Foy, when Erin Wilson of Redding stopped along Highway 299 at a picnic area near the town of Big Bar.
When Houston learned about the mountain lion attack, she jumped out of the car with her pepper spray and also grabbed a stick.
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