Mountain Lion P-22 Had Severe Injuries, Chronic Illnesses: Necropsy

Mountain Lion P-22 Had Severe Injuries, Chronic Illnesses: Necropsy
P-22. Courtesy of the National Park Service
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LOS ANGELES—A final necropsy conducted on famed Southland mountain lion P-22 determined the cat was suffering from “multiple severe injuries” and chronic conditions that limited his ability to function in the wild, state wildlife officials said June 14.

P-22, known as the “Hollywood Cat,” was euthanized Dec. 17 after being examined by wildlife officials who captured him following signs of distress, including a series of attacks on pet dogs in the area.

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