California 6-year-old attacked by mountain lion, saved by adult who punched cat in ribs during mauling.
The incident occurred on Sunday morning just before 10 a.m. in the Rancho San Antonio County Park and Open Space Preserve in Santa Clara County, California, when the six-year-old was walking with her parents in a group of six adults and four children when the mountain lion suddenly jumped out of the bushes and began to attack the child.
"Right now she has minor injuries,” said Pennington. “A couple punctured wounds to her calf. She was also treated for minor first aid and then her parents took her to the hospital."MORE: Man hangs family's dog with electrical cord for barking, punches child in face This undated stock image of a cougar, also known by other names including catamount, mountain lion, panther and puma is American native animal. Authorities are looking for the one that attacked a girl in a California park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020.MORE: Lioness dies in tragic fall at zoo just 2 weeks after mate is euthanized
The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office and Fire Department responded to the scene and the preserve was closed until further notice.
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