A Colorado man uses a shovel to kill an aggressive mountain lion in self-defense on Sept. 26, in Cañon City.

A Colorado man defended himself and his dog from an aggressive mountain lion on September 26 by killing it with a shovel. The incident occurred in Cañon City when the lion approached them, prompting the dog to bark and growl. The Colorado Parks and Wildlife agency is investigating, noting the mountain lion's behavior was unusual and aggressive. Preliminary findings support the man's claim of self-defense. The lion's body has been sent for further examination.

October 02, 2024
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