Cougar Attack Injures Woman in Washington, Group Fights Off Animal

A group of cyclists managed to subdue a cougar with a bicycle after it attacked a 60-year-old woman, highlighting the rarity of such incidents.

A 60-year-old woman was attacked by a cougar while cycling with a group on a trail near Fall City, Washington, sustaining injuries to her face and neck.
The group managed to pin the cougar down with a bicycle until wildlife officers arrived and subsequently shot and killed the animal.
Witnesses reported seeing a second cougar in the area, but officers were unable to locate it during a search.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife notes that cougar attacks on humans are extremely rare, with only two fatal attacks in the state in the last century.
Officials advise those who encounter a cougar to not run, try to appear larger, and fight back if attacked.