'The cougar casually abandoned its attack after being yelled and screamed at by the child’s mother,' the National Park Service said in a statement.
Olympic National Park is near the U.S.-Canada border and about two-hour West of Seattle.Heart O’ the Hills"The cougar casually abandoned its attack after being yelled and screamed at by the child’s mother," the National Park Service said in a statement.Sign up for NBC Philadelphia newsletters.
The child suffered minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation, according to the statement. Lake Angeles was evacuated and has been closed to the public until further notice. Adjacent trails were also closed out of an abundance of caution, the NPS said. Law enforcement and wildlife officials launched a search for the cougar. If located, the animal will be euthanized and ordered for a necropsy — an autopsy for animals — in line with the park's wildlife protocols.
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