A woman has died in a suspected mountain lion attack while hiking in Larimer County, Colorado, marking the state’s first fatal encounter with a mountain lion in decades. Authorities continue to investigate the incident as they search for a possible third mountain lion related to the attack. This incident follows reports of previous encounters with mountain lions in the area, including a man who fought off a lion just weeks before this fatal attack. Following the incident, two mountain lions were euthanized by wildlife authorities. Experts are advising hikers on how to protect themselves against wildlife dangers amid rising concerns about mountain lion encounters.