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Mountain Lion Attack On Crosier Mountain Trail Leaves Woman Dead In Larimer County, Colorado

January 2, 2026

A woman was killed in a suspected mountain lion attack on the Crosier Mountain trail in Larimer County, Colorado, marking the state's first fatal attack since 1999. Hikers reported seeing the mountain lion near her body and attempted to scare it away before checking for signs of life, but she was found unresponsive. Investigations are ongoing, including the euthanization of two mountain lions for analysis.

Mountain Lion Attack On Crosier Mountain Trail Leaves Woman Dead In Larimer County, Colorado

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Victim found on Crosier Mountain trail by a group of hikers.
First fatal mountain lion attack in Colorado since 1999.
Two mountain lions have been euthanized for investigation.
Hikers attempted to scare off the mountain lion by throwing rocks.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is conducting further investigations into the incident.

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Mountain Lion Attack On Crosier Mountain Trail Leaves Woman Dead In Larimer County, Colorado

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