A Southern California hiking trail was closed briefly this week following a report of a mountain lion encounter. The attack was in Solstice Canyon in the Santa…
reopened two days after someone walking a dog told authorities a mountain lion attempted to attack the dog. The person was injured when they intervened."An individual walking a small dog on a leash was injured when a young mountain lion attempted to attack the dog,'' according to a statement from the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area."While intervening, the person received a scratch and puncture wound on their hand.
There are about 4,000 to 6,000 mountain lions in California, but wildlife officials call that a crude estimate without an ongoing statewide study. More than half of the state is considered prime habitat for the big cats, which can be found wherever deer are present.in Malibu. Fortunately the person was only minorly injured & dog was not injured. Park was reopened today.
Here's a full list of recommendations from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife of what to do during a mountain lion encounter.Avoid hiking or jogging when mountain lions are most active – dawn, dusk, and at night.Off leash dogs on trails are at increased risk of becoming prey for a mountain lion.DO NOT RUN. Stay calm. Running may trigger chase, catch and kill response. Do not turn your back.
Do not crouch down or bend over. Squatting puts you in a vulnerable position of appearing much like a 4-legged prey animal.Teach others how to behave during an encounter. Anyone who runs may initiate an attack. If a lion attacks, fight back. Research on mountain lion attacks suggests that many potential victims have fought back successfully with rocks, sticks, garden tools, even an ink pen or bare hands. Try to stay on your feet. If knocked down, try to protect head and neck.East Los Angeles
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