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A woman was mauled to death by a mountain lion in northern Colorado.

Why it's the first "You Can't Fix Stupid" story of 2026!

A woman was killed in a suspected mountain lion attack while she was hiking alone in the mountains of northern Colorado on Thursday, in what would be the first fatal attack by one of the predators in the state in more than 25 years, authorities said.

Wildlife officers later in the day located two mountain lions in the area and fatally shot the animals, said Kara Van Hoose with Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

The attack occurred in the mountains south of the small community of Glen Haven, about 7 miles northeast of Estes Park and considered the gateway to the eastern entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Shortly before noon, two hikers encountered a mountain lion near the woman’s body along a remote section of the Crosier Mountain trail, which is on a national forest.

The hikers threw rocks at the animal to scare it from the immediate area so they could try to help the woman, Van Hoose said. One of the hikers was a physician who attended to the victim and did not find a pulse, she said.

Details on the woman’s injuries and cause of death were not immediately released.

Van Hoose said the search for other mountain lions in the area was ongoing. She said circumstances would dictate whether any additional lions that are found are killed.

Sightings of mountain lions are common in the forested area where the suspected attack occurred, but there have not been any recent documented attacks on humans, Van Hoose said.

“This is a very common time of year to take mountain lion sightings and reports and especially in Larimer County, where this is very good mountain lion habitat,” she said. “Trails in this area are in pretty remote land, so it’s wooded, it’s rocky, there’s elevation gains and dips.”

Mountain lion attacks are rare and Colorado’s last suspected fatal attack was in 1999, when a 3-year-old was killed. Two years before that, a 10-year-old boy was killed by a lion and dragged away while hiking with family members in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Last year in Northern California two brothers were stalked and then attacked by a lion that they tried to fight off. One of the brothers was killed.

Things some people do for 200. The dumbest things. Think if the cougar was alive and had an opportunity. One of these people would be dead.

The animals, also known as cougars, catamounts and other names, can weigh 130 pounds (60 kilograms) and grow to more than six feet (1.8meters) long. They eat primarily deer.

Colorado has an estimated 3,800-4,400 of the animals, which are classified as a big game species in the state and can be hunted.

Mountain lions (cogurs) are large felines that have a bite force of 1,200 lbs. They are ambush predators. They often rely on an animal not noticing them. They normally avoid human contact unless provoked by people getting too close or near their cubs. The animal is known for eating elk, deer, rabbits, rodents, foxes, insects, domestic dogs, domestic cats, small mammals, fish and birds. They also eat carrion if necessary.

To avoid a mountain lion attack, stay aware, hike in groups, keep children and pets close and on leashes, and avoid dawn/dusk hiking; if you encounter one, never run, make yourself look big and loud (open jacket, raise arms, throw objects), maintain eye contact, and back away slowly; if attacked, fight back aggressively, protecting your head and neck, as running triggers their chase instinct. 

• Stay Alert: Hike in groups, keep children and pets close (leashed), and avoid jogging/biking at dusk/dawn when they hunt.
• Be Aware: Watch for tracks, listen for animal calls, and read trail signs about recent activity.
• Make Noise: Talk, sing, or wear bells to avoid surprising them. 
• Fight Back Viciously: Do not play dead; use anything as a weapon (rocks, sticks, hands).
• Protect Head & Neck: These are primary targets; try to stay standing and face the animal.
• Use Your Backpack: If wearing one, use it as a shield for your back and stomach. 

If you do get attacked by a mountain lion, always go for its eyes. If it cause irritating pain to its eyes, it will likely retreat. If you carry bear spraying mace or rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle, it will gives you at least 45 seconds of not dying.

Mountain lions are known residents in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, Texas, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and rarely in Kansas or Minnesota. In Florida, they are called the Florida Panther, a critically endangered species. It is a cougar. 

In Canada, they are known in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, the Northwest Territories and rarely in Ontario.

Can we get the Darwin Award for the most stupidest people on the planet?

You can't fix stupid!

You can't change minds!

You are completely trapped in stupid.

You are wrapped and emboldened in stupid.

Again, why do white people always treat wild animals like they're domesticated? 

I don't get why some of these people believe it's their mission to disrupt the lives of others. 

This is why Republicans are idiots. Democrats are idiots too but at least some of them have the sense to not engage in stupidity. Not saying all Republicans are idiots, but definitely the ones who voted for President Donald J. Trump are.

I've said it before and I stand by what I say: "Wild animals are......well you know!"

Interacting with uncontacted people is dangerous. Well, they are.... you know!"

If you want to be a thrill seeker, you might want to get life insurance.