Colorado Hiker Dies in Mountain Lion Attack

A female hiker was killed by a mountain lion on the Crosier Mountain trail in Larimer County, Colorado, marking the first fatal mountain lion attack in the state since 1999. After the incident, a group of hikers reportedly scared off the lion by throwing rocks, leading to the euthanization of two mountain lions in the area as per Colorado Parks and Wildlife policy. Authorities are investigating the possibility of a third mountain lion being involved. The local community expressed condolences, and trails in the area remain closed.

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