Overview

• A 4-year-old boy was attacked by a cow elk at a playground in Estes Park, Colorado.
• This incident marks the second elk attack on a child in the area within a week.
• The boy's family scared the elk away, and he was treated and released from the hospital the same evening.
• Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials have closed the playground and parts of the Lake Estes Loop trail.
• Residents and visitors are urged to stay vigilant and avoid disturbing elk calves.