Several popular hiking trails in northern Colorado have been temporarily closed after a suspected mountain lion attack killed a woman on a trail near Crosier Mountain.
The closures affect three trailheads near Glen Haven, about 15 minutes north of Estes Park, in an area heavily used by hikers and outdoor recreationists.
What’s happening?
According to reporting by KDVR, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is searching for a third mountain lion believed to be involved in a fatal encounter on New Year’s Day on the Crosier Mountain trail in Larimer County. In response, the U.S. Forest Service closed the Garden Gate, Gravel Pit/Rainbow, and Piper Meadows/Glen Haven trailheads.
“We’re searching for a possible lion that was involved in a suspected attack on humans, so we do consider that a public safety threat there, so until we’re sure we have the lions that were involved in this, we’re going to keep those closed and keep the public safe,” CPW spokesperson Kara Van Hoose told KDVR…