During a family picnic at Malibu Creek State Park, a 5-year-old boy was attacked by a mountain lion, prompting quick action from several adults who charged at the animal to save him.
The boy's father confronted the mountain lion, grabbing it and fighting it off, after which the mountain lion released the child. Despite the terrifying ordeal, the family acted quickly to resolve the situation.
Authorities located the mountain lion in a nearby tree after the attack and decided to euthanize it due to the potential threat it posed to public safety, underscoring the challenges of managing wildlife in populated areas.
California's wildlife agency noted that this incident marks the 25th documented mountain lion attack since 1986, emphasizing the rarity and seriousness of such occurrences.
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