Mountain Lion Attack Leads to Closure at Big Bend National Park
By: Rob Dean, Supervisory Park Ranger, Big Bend National Park
Updated: November 24, 2012
BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK -- A female hiker was injured by a mountain lion while hiking in a remote area of Big Bend National Park on Friday, November 23.
Andrea Pinero Cebrian and her companions were exploring the Mesa de Anguila near Lajitas when she was attacked. Cebrian was treated by Terlingua Medics and her injuries are not considered to be life threatening.
The Mesa de Anguila has been closed to all visitors while rangers and park biologists investigate and patrol in search of the mountain lion.
Park Superintendent Cindy Ott-Jones noted "Visitor safety is our main concern here in Big Bend and we will monitor and close the Mesa until we deem it safe for visitors."
