Overview

• Officials trapped, tagged and relocated the mountain lion on August 1 after it had eluded capture in the Balsam Drive neighborhood.
• Boulder Police Department, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Open Space & Mountain Parks coordinated a week-long search following the July 25 attack on the Appels’ leashed Cavachon.
• Search teams uncovered a food cache where the cat had buried Bodhi, illustrating the species’ habit of saving kills for later meals.
• The release site remains undisclosed under standard Boulder police practice to reduce the risk of the lion returning.
• Officials are urging residents to leash pets, use bright outdoor lighting and avoid nighttime walks to minimize wildlife encounters.