A Colorado mother fought off a mountain lion that attacked her 5-year-old son, according to WEAU News.
The incident occurred at around 8 p.m. on June 17. The boy was playing outside when a mountain lion attacked. Hearing screaming, the mother rushed outside and was able to free the boy from the animal’s jaws using her bare hands.
The boy’s suffered face, head, and neck injuries, and was transferred to a Denver hospital in fair condition. The mother also suffered injuries to her hand and legs, but has since been released from the hospital.
