Daughters of the 60-year-old woman who was attacked by a cougar while on a trail near Fall City, Saturday afternoon said she was back home from the hospital.
by Hannah Knowles | KOMO News ReporterA 60-year-old woman was taken to the hospital with serious injuries to her face, neck, and jaw after she was attacked by a cougar. Daughters of the 60-year-old woman who was attacked by a cougar while on a trail near Fall City, Saturday afternoon said she was back home from the hospital and recovering from her injuries.
The group held the cougar down using a mountain bike before first responders were able to get to the scene. When WDFW got there, they shot and killed the cougar.Police praised the heroic action of the other cyclist who stepped in to help during the attack. Cougar attacks on humans are "extremely rare" in western Washington, but they do happen. If you come face to face with a cougar, your actions can either help or hinder a quick retreat by the animal.The WDFW shared the following recommendations for hikers and campers to remember if they ever encounter a cougar in the wild:
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