California's first fatal mountain lion attack in two decades occurred over the weekend. The cougar attacked two brothers who were hiking near the El Dorado National Forest.

California's first fatal mountain lion attack in two decades occurred over the weekend. The cougar attacked two brothers who were hiking near the El Dorado National Forest.

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Fatal Cougar Attack is State's First in Two Decades

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