Child survives cougar attack in Washington state park, areas closed as officials search for animal

An 8-year-old child was attacked by a cougar while camping in Washington's Olympic National Park.
The child's mother scared the cougar away before the injuries became serious.
The child sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized for evaluation.
The area where the attack occurred has been closed while officials search for the cougar.
If found, the cougar will be euthanized and examined to determine the reason for the unusual attack.