On February 17, 2024, what was supposed to be an ordinary group mountain bike ride turned into a terrifying encounter in the woods near Fall City, Washington. Five cyclists were riding along a remote trail by Tokul Creek, about five miles north of Snoqualmie, when suddenly a cougar—also called a mountain lion—attacked. The group was caught completely off guard.
The cougar lunged at the 60-year-old woman leading the group, causing serious but non-life-threatening injuries. She was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment and later released. The rest of the group was shaken but unharmed. Witnesses described the attack as fast and fierce, leaving little time to react.
How The Cyclists Fought Back
Despite the danger, the group’s quick thinking helped prevent more serious harm. One woman used her mountain bike as a shield, pinning the cougar down and buying crucial seconds. Other cyclists joined in to keep the animal at bay until a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) officer arrived on the scene.
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