Mountain Lion Euthanized After Attacking 5-Year-Old In Malibu Creek State Park

In addition to the above video, KTLA 5 in Los Angeles said this after a mountain lion attack in Malibu Creek State Park:

Several children were playing near the family’s picnic site, where at least six adults were present, when the mountain lion attacked the boy, grabbing him by the head and starting to run.

The victim’s aunt, who did not want to be identified, spoke to KTLA’s Sandra Mitchell about the incident by phone.  

“Somebody screamed the baby’s name, and his dad started running,” she explained. “The father grabbed the mountain lion with his hands, and he just fought. Then the mountain lion let go.”  

The report also said the boy was recovering in a nearby hospital. California Department of Fish and Wildlife officers caught up with the lion and euthanized it.