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Child Injured In Possible Mountain Lion Attack In Bailey

BAILEY, Colo. (CBS4) - Colorado Parks and Wildlife Officials are investigating a possible mountain lion attack in Bailey. A child was brought to Platte Canyon Fire Station 2 around 8 p.m. Wednesday with injuries.

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CPW spokesperson Jason Clay said the child was taken by ambulance to a Denver hospital. The extent of the child's injuries are not known.

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It's unclear where the child was hurt. Clay said an investigation is now underway to confirm if the child was attacked by a mountain lion.

The age of the child has not been released.

 

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