PORT ANGELES, Washington (WJW) – A 4-year-old child was taken to a hospital after an encounter with a mountain lion over the weekend, according to the National Park Service.

The attack happened near the Victoria Overlook area of Hurricane Ridge in the Olympic National Park, NPS wrote in a press release. Hurricane Ridge is a popular mountain area with expansive views.

According to investigators, the child, who hasn't been identified, was reportedly walking along a popular hiking trail with their family when they were bitten by the mountain lion.

The attack was reported to rangers around 3:15 p.m. on Sunday, and paramedics and park staff traveled to the injured child, according to the National Park Service.

The child was life-flighted to a trauma center. As of Monday, the child was under

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