A group of five cyclists were riding on a trail in Fall City, Wash., when they were attacked by at least one cougar this past weekend.

  • Flying Squid
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    337 months ago

    Officers euthanized and removed one young male 75-pound cougar on arrival

    A 60-year-old female was hospitalized for non-life threatening injuries, but is in stable condition

    Such attacks rarely end up fatal.

    Apparently they do end up fatal. Just not for the humans.

    • The Assman
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      57 months ago

      Seems wrong to kill the animal when a bunch of guys rode bicycles through his house

      • Flying Squid
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        67 months ago

        Seems wrong to kill the animal period.

        • The Assman
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          67 months ago

          Well I mean if he forced himself into the mountain biker’s house and murdered him, I could see it. But these guys went into puma land and said, “oh no there’s pumas here!”

          • Flying Squid
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            47 months ago

            I suppose if he did that, sure. But you could say that about pretty much any animal. They don’t even have to commit murder. They euthanize raccoons for moving into someone’s attic.

            And even there, I don’t really blame the animal. What was there first, a house or a raccoon habitat? I’m guessing not the house.