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Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Brothers did 'everything by the book' in mountain lion attack, California wildlife experts say

Mountain lion attacks are rare as they generally avoid interactions with humans.
Experts praised the victims for handling the encounter appropriately before it became hostile. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Authorities ID brothers attacked, 1 fatally, by a mountain lion in California

The tragic mountain lion attack in Northern California resulted in the fatal loss of one brother, Taylen Robert Claude Brooks, while his sibling, Wyatt Jay Charles Brooks, survived and is expected to recover.
The brothers, known for their love of the outdoors and hunting, were described by their family as being exceptionally close and full of energy, with Taylen being remembered as a talented guitar player and gentle soul. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
California

Brothers, avid outdoorsmen, identified as victims of California mountain lion attack

Two brothers mauled by mountain lion in Northern California, one died and one survived
First fatal cougar attack in California in two decades [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Mountain lion kills 1, injures another in California

A mountain lion in Northern California killed one man and injured another while they were hunting for shed antlers.
The incident occurred in a remote part of El Dorado County, with the younger brother sustaining traumatic injuries and the older brother losing his life. [ more ]
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Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

California had its first fatal mountain lion attack in 20 years. Where did it happen?

Mountain lion attack in El Dorado County killed one and injured another
Rare occurrence of fatal cougar attacks in California [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

A man who survived a California mountain lion attack that killed his brother is expected to recover

A mountain lion attack in Northern California left one person dead and another injured. The survivor is expected to recover. The incident marks the first fatal encounter with a cougar in the state in two decades. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Mountain lion kills man, injures another in Northern California

Mountain lion attack in California resulted in a fatality after 20 years
Mountain lion attacks are extremely rare, with only four deaths since 1986 [ more ]
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Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Family identifies brothers in fatal Northern California mountain lion attack

Mountain lion attack victim identified as Taylen Brooks, 21, who died, and Wyatt Brooks, 18, who survived with serious injuries.
Brooks family of Mount Aukum described Taylen Brooks as a kind soul who will be deeply missed. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

See Holly the Schnauzer survive mountain lion attack in California backyard

A mountain lion attacked a pet dog in Southern California.
The dog survived the attack. [ more ]
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