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“Putting it into context, when you compare the probability of being attacked by a domestic dog, which is literally an order or two of magnitude greater than being attacked by any wild animal — bear, mountain lion, or coyote,” he said.The boy was attacked shortly after 4:15 p.m. Sunday at the Tapia Park Public Use Area, near the intersection of Las Virgenes Road and Dorothy Drive in Calabasas.
Multiple people witnessed the attack and saw the mountain lion climb up a nearby tree, where it remained until rangers arrived and euthanized it a short time later. If you encounter a lion, remember the goals are to convince it that you are not prey and that you may be dangerous. Follow these safety tips:
Do not crouch down or bend over. A human standing up is just not the right shape for a lion's prey. Conversely, a person squatting or bending over resembles a four-legged prey animal. In mountain lion country, avoid squatting, crouching or bending over, even when picking up children.
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