Officials say a hiker was injured earlier this week after they had encountered a mountain lion during a walk with their dog in Malibu, California.
MALIBU, Calif. — said that on Tuesday morning a person was injured while walking a small dog on a leash by a young mountain lion that attempted to attack the dog. The person had intervened which led to a scratch and puncture wound on their hand.. “While conflicts with humans are rare, there is always a risk when are recreating in areas used by mountain lions.
”If you do encounter a mountain lion, make yourself appear as large and intimidating as possible by yelling, waving your arms, and even throwing objects in the direction of the animal. Slowly back away and allow space for the mountain lion to move away.
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