2 weeks Ago
Topline: Why it matters: The mountain was nearly 53 pounds, which is about 3 to 5 pounds below the average weight for an animal that age, and didn’t have anything in its stomach. It also tested negative for rabies, didn’t have mange or obvious signs of illness, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Why now: The animal was euthanized following the incident, and the necropsy results are now complete.
The backstory: The boy was attacked while his family was having a picnic at the Tapia Park Public Use Area earlier this month in an “exceedingly rare incident,” Patrick Foy, captain with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s law enforcement division, previously told LAist. The National Park Service asks people in areas where mountain lions live to follow these safety precautions: 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: Go deeper: Read more about the mountain lion attack.
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