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A 70-year- old man survived a cougar attack in Utah without serious injuries , officials said. A 70-year- old man survived a cougar attack in Utah without serious injuries , officials said. He suffered only lacerations to his head and arms when he was confronted by the animal at Spanish Fork Canyon around 1 p.m. Thursday, the Utah County Sheriff's Office said. He was hospitalized and listed in fair condition, according to the sheriff's office. MORE: Mountain lion attacks man from behind while he and his wife relax in hot tub Authorities said officials with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will search for the cougar on Friday. Cougars, also known as mountain lions or pumas, are seen regularly in mountainous regions of Utah. There are about 1,600 cougars in Utah, according to the Division of Wildlife Resources, though that number is declining "due to increased trophy hunting and habitat loss." Source: https://thefoxposts.com/70-year-old-man-attacked-by-c...

P-22, the celebrated mountain lion that took up residence in the middle of Los Angeles and became a symbol of urban pressures on wildlife, has been euthanized LOS ANGELES -- P-22, the celebrated mountain lion that took up residence in the middle of Los Angeles and became a symbol of urban pressures on wildlife, was euthanized Saturday after dangerous changes in his behavior led to examinations that revealed worsening health and injuries likely caused by a car. Officials with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said the decision to euthanize the beloved big cat was made after veterinarians determined it had a skull fracture and chronic illnesses including a skin infection and diseases of the kidneys and liver. "His prognosis was deemed poor,” said the agency's director, Chuck Bonham, who fought back tears during a news conference announcing the cougar's death. “This really hurts ... it's been an incredibly difficult several days.” The animal became the fac...