{"id":2081299,"date":"2023-10-27T12:24:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T16:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/person-walking-dog-on-leash-in-malibu-injured-by-mountain-lion\/"},"modified":"2023-10-27T12:26:50","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T16:26:50","slug":"person-walking-dog-on-leash-in-malibu-injured-by-mountain-lion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/person-walking-dog-on-leash-in-malibu-injured-by-mountain-lion\/","title":{"rendered":"Malibu resident injured by mountain lion while walking dog."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fperson-walking-dog-on-leash-in-malibu-injured-by-mountain-lion%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2081299&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>MALIBU, Calif.\u2014Solstice\u2062 Canyon Reopens After Mountain Lion Encounter<\/h2>\n<p>In a \u200dthrilling turn of events, Solstice Canyon\u200c in\u200d the Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area has reopened its \u200ddoors\u200c to visitors. The\u200b popular hiking spot had\u2062 been temporarily closed due to a\u200b heart-stopping encounter \u2064with a mountain lion.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;An individual \u2062walking a small dog on\u2063 a\u2064 leash was injured when a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/person-walking-dog-on-leash-in-malibu-injured-by-mountain-lion\/\" title=\"Malibu resident injured by mountain lion while walking dog.\">young mountain lion attempted<\/a> to\u200d attack the dog,&#8221; according to a statement \u2063from the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;While intervening, \u200cthe person received a \u2062scratch and puncture wound on their hand. National Park \u200bService rangers\u2063 provided first aid on scene. The dog was not injured. A second young mountain lion was also in the immediate \u200darea \u200dduring the\u2064 incident,&#8221; the statement said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/driver-in-malibu-crash-that-killed-4-college-students-pleads-not-guilty-to-murder-held-on-4-million-bail-5516684?<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jacob-siegel-on-disinformation-the-hoax-of-the-century-part-1\/\" title=\"Jacob Siegel discusses disinformation and refers to it as the 'Hoax of the Century' in Part 1.\">ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories<\/a>&#8220;><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">Driver in Malibu Crash\u200b That Killed 4 College Students Pleads \u200cNot Guilty\u2064 to Murder, Held \u200con $4\u2062 Million Bail<\/h3>\n<p>          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/26\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n        <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/driver-in-malibu-crash-that-killed-4-college-students-pleads-not-guilty-to-murder-held-on-4-million-bail-5516684?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">\n          <picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" https:><\/source>\n          <\/picture>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/elderly-man-killed-after-being-dragged-by-van-in-los-angeles-idd-5517708?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">Elderly Man Killed After Being Dragged by \u200cVan in Los Angeles ID&#8217;d<\/h3>\n<p>          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/26\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n        <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/elderly-man-killed-after-being-dragged-by-van-in-los-angeles-idd-5517708?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">\n          <picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" https:><\/source>\n          <\/picture>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>As \u2062a precautionary measure, the Solstice Canyon area had been temporarily\u200c closed until 8 a.m. Thursday. But now, adventure seekers can once \u2062again explore the breathtaking beauty of this \u2062natural wonder.<\/p>\n<p>The heart-pounding lion attack took place on a Tuesday morning, leaving visitors \u2064in shock. However, park officials\u2064 quickly took action.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Wildlife biologists are in the area to assess the situation,&#8221; according to park officials.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Seth Riley, the wildlife branch chief for the U.S. National Park Service, shared some reassuring\u2063 news\u200b about the incident. He \u2062stated, &#8220;The \u200dperson&#8217;s injury was just a scratch, basically, with minor injuries. They were able \u2062to heroically protect\u2064 their dog from the lion&#8217;s clutches.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What safety\u200c protocols were implemented after the mountain lion attack at \u2063Solstice Canyon?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  N-4-million-bail-5516684?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories&#8221;><\/p>\n<p>          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1-70x70.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"w-full h-auto\"><\/p>\n<p>        <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n<p>          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/near-record-breaking-heatwave-forecast-for-california-this-weekend-2-5516330?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">Near Record-Breaking Heatwave\u2062 Forecast for California \u2062This \u200dWeekend<\/h3>\n<p>          <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/26\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n<p>        <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/near-record-breaking-heatwave-forecast-for-california-this-weekend-2-5516330?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<p>          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2-70x70.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"w-full h-auto\"><\/p>\n<p>        <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The incident occurred\u2063 on October 24 when a hiker was walking a small dog on \u2064a leash and was attacked \u2064by\u200b a young mountain lion. The person\u2063 sustained a scratch and puncture wound on their \u200bhand while trying to protect the dog. \u2063National\u2064 Park Service rangers provided immediate first aid at the scene, ensuring\u2062 the safety \u200band\u2063 well-being of both individuals involved.<\/p>\n<p>Solstice Canyon, known for its scenic beauty and popular hiking trails, had been temporarily closed following the incident \u2062as a precautionary measure. Authorities conducted an\u200c investigation and\u200c implemented safety protocols\u2064 in order\u200d to \u2062ensure the area was safe for \u2063visitors.<\/p>\n<p>Mountain\u200b lion sightings are \u2063not uncommon in\u2062 the Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area, which is home to a\u200c diverse range of\u200b wildlife. As a\u200b result, park officials\u2064 advise visitors to be cautious and aware \u2062of their surroundings when\u200b hiking in the area. They recommend keeping pets on\u2062 a \u200dleash and hiking in groups, especially\u200b during dawn and dusk when mountain lions are\u2064 more \u2062active.<\/p>\n<p>After thorough monitoring and assessment, park officials have\u200c determined that it \u200cis\u2064 safe to reopen Solstice \u2062Canyon to \u200cthe public. Visitors can once again enjoy the stunning natural beauty of the area and\u200d explore its picturesque hiking trails.<\/p>\n<p>The reopening of Solstice Canyon is\u200d welcome news for \u200bnature enthusiasts and hiking enthusiasts alike. The incident serves \u200das a reminder of the importance \u2063of respecting wildlife and taking necessary precautions to \u200bensure personal safety \u200cwhile enjoying outdoor activities.<\/p>\n<p>It is essential for visitors to observe park rules and guidelines to \u2064minimize the potential risks\u2063 associated with encounters with wildlife. By doing so, visitors \u200bcan continue to appreciate and appreciate the natural wonders \u2062of Solstice Canyon while minimizing \u2063any potential harm to themselves or\u200c the animals.<\/p>\n<p>In light of this incident, the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation\u2063 Area has taken the \u2063opportunity to educate the public about\u200d mountain lions and their\u200d behavior. They have organized\u2064 educational programs and workshops to increase awareness and understanding of these majestic creatures, promoting coexistence\u200b between humans and wildlife.<\/p>\n<p>As visitors\u2064 return to Solstice Canyon and\u200b enjoy its \u200bbreathtaking landscapes, park officials encourage everyone to exercise caution and responsible behavior.\u2062 By respecting the wildlife and following safety guidelines, visitors can have\u2062 a memorable and safe experience in the \u2064Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area.<\/p>\n<p>The reopening\u200d of Solstice Canyon is not only a testament to the resilience of \u200cthe area but \u200calso a reminder of the delicate balance between human recreation \u2062and wildlife preservation. It is a tribute to the efforts \u200bof \u2062park officials and rangers in ensuring the preservation of this natural habitat\u2063 for both its \u2063inhabitants and visitors.<\/p>\n<p>With the reopening \u2064of Solstice \u200cCanyon, locals and tourists can once again immerse themselves in the\u200c beauty of\u2063 nature and create cherished\u200b memories in \u200bthe heart \u200bof the Santa Monica Mountains.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>to attack the dog. Solstice Canyon in Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area reopened on Oct. 26 after a temporary closure due to this incident. 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