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What we know : The child was attacked while carrying out her chores at the family’s chicken coop around 5:45 p.m., according to Peter Tira with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The girl was treated for injuries to her arm, leg and lower back.

What about the mountain lion? After interviewing witnesses, state officials say the young adult male mountain lion was located nearby and euthanized. DNA testing is expected at the end of Monday to ensure it was the same animal involved in the attack.

Big picture : Mountain lion attacks are rare but do happen. A 5-year-old boy was attacked in Malibu Creek almost a year ago and two brothers were attacked by a male mountain lion in a remote area in El Dorado County in March 2024. You can learn more about what to do

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