Officials at Big Bend National Park in West Texas are looking for a mountain lion that attacked and injured a 6-year-old boy as he walked with three other people.
The boy was walking near the park's lodge on Sunday evening when he was attacked by a "young lion in very poor condition." The victim's name wasn't released.
The victim was treated for puncture wounds and scratches and released from a hospital in Alpine, park spokesman David Elkowitz said.
Rangers began evacuating trails and campsites early Monday. Closed areas include the Chisos Basin, Window Trail, the Pinnacles, Boulder Meadow and Juniper Flats.
Authorities were using a dog team and ranger patrols to hunt the lion but it remained on the loose as of yesterday evening.
The animal that attacked the boy will be killed if it is found, the park spokesman added.
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