Bowhunter survives cougar attack in Utah
Aug 18, 2018, 6:51 PM | Updated: 7:02 pm
KAMAS — A bowhunter survived a cougar attack this morning near the Mirror Lake Highway about three miles east of Kamas.
Scary moments in Summit County this morning after a mountain lion attacked a hunter. Authorities have been searching for the mountain lion, but so far, haven’t found it. pic.twitter.com/8mjExqbtvB
— Sean Moody (@SeanMoodyKSL) August 18, 2018
The man’s injuries were not serious and he refused medical treatment.
The hunter had some scratches and a puncture wound, but no serious injuries. He knows just how badly the encounter could have ended. We’ve got the story on @KSL5TV at 4:30 and 5:00. pic.twitter.com/q3ltevQQNk
— Sean Moody (@SeanMoodyKSL) August 18, 2018
Phil Douglass with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources says we all need to be aware that cougars and other predators are out there.
Summit County and state officials spent some time searching for the mountain lion, but did not find it.
