Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack in Colorado

Colorado Parks and Wildlife says a hiker was found dead on a remote trail and is believed to have been killed by a mountain lion; two mountain lions found nearby were euthanised and are being tested for human DNA.

A hiker was found dead on a remote trail in northern Colorado and wildlife officials say the death is believed to be the result of a mountain lion attack. A group of hikers discovered the body and saw a mountain lion nearby. Two mountain lions located in the area were euthanised and are being examined for human DNA to see if they were involved. The local sheriff's office has notified the woman's next of kin and said it will later release her identity. Known details: - The body was found on the Crosier Mountain Trail, north of Denver and near the Wyoming border. - Colorado Parks and Wildlife reported the scene and said the woman's body showed signs consistent with a mountain lion attack. - Two mountain lions found nearby were euthanised; investigators are testing them for human DNA and said the search would continue if neither is linked. Summary: Officials report the death is believed to be a mountain lion attack and investigators are examining two euthanised animals for human DNA to establish if they were involved. The outcome of those tests will determine whether the search for any other animal continues, and the sheriff's office will later disclose the woman's identity.