An uptick in cougar sightings in 2025, particularly affecting Duthie Hill Bike Park, has raised safety concerns for local mountain bikers. A reported attack on a four-year-old girl in Olympic National Park led to her hospitalization, yet she is expected to recover. Multiple encounters, including cub sightings, have been noted, leading users to share their experiences and advise caution. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife highlights the rarity of fatal cougar attacks in the state, with only two deadly incidences recorded in a century.
A four-year-old girl was attacked and bitten by a cougar in Olympic National Park, necessitating her transfer to a Seattle Trauma Center for treatment.
There has been an increase in cougar sightings in and around Duthie Hill, prompting alerts to mountain bikers in the region to be extra vigilant.
One Reddit user reported seeing a cougar cub near a trail at Duthie Hill, leading to a heightened sense of awareness among trail users.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reports that there have only been two deadly cougar attacks in the state over the last century.
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