Boy, 6, injured in mountain lion attack

Tuesday, February 07, 2012 » 01:54pm


 
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Officials in Texas are looking for a mountain lion that attacked and injured a six-year-old boy as he walked with three other people in a national park.

Park spokesman David Elkowitz says the boy was treated for puncture wounds and scratches and released from hospital.

The lion remains on the loose in Big Bend National Park.

Rangers began evacuating trails and campsites early on Monday.

Elkowitz says the boy was walking near the park's lodge with three other people on Sunday evening when he was attacked by a "young lion in very poor condition".

Elkowitz says the animal that attacked the boy will be killed if found.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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