> Young cougar killed after attacking cyclists, injuring woman near Snoqualmie
Young cougar killed after attacking cyclists, injuring woman near Snoqualmie
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Five mountain bikers were attacked by a cougar near Snoqualmie on Saturday afternoon, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). One woman was taken to the hospital with injuries.
The attack occurred around 12:30 p.m. and King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) deputies responded to the incident at a Tokul Creek trail about five miles north of Snoqualmie.
The group of bikers reported being stalked and attacked by at least one cougar, according to KCSO.
A 60-year-old woman in the group was injured, either by the cougar's claws or a bite, and was taken to Harborview Medical Center, according to KCSO. The woman is expected to survive, the agency said.
READ MORE: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/cougar-attacks-mountain-bikers-injures-woman/281-be38be44-dc56-4dac-b01d-d4b833fb1cd8