A mountain lion was euthanized after it attacked a 5-year-old boy during a picnic at Malibu Creek State Park, raising safety concerns about wildlife.
Officials deemed the mountain lion a threat to public safety after it attacked the boy while children were playing near a picnic table.
The boy suffered significant injuries and was airlifted to Northridge Hospital, where he was treated and released the following morning.
Wildlife authorities responded quickly to the incident, leading to the mountain lion's euthanization after it was found still in a tree.
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