Malibu Girl Injured in Rare Mountain Lion Attack
A normal Sunday evening in Malibu turned terrifying when an 11-year-old girl was bitten by a mountain lion while feeding chickens near her home. She was rushed to the hospital and is now recovering.
Wildlife officials later tracked and euthanized the animal, confirming it through DNA. Though such attacks are rare, experts warn that urban growth, drought, and wildfires are pushing cougars closer to neighborhoods.
For Malibu, the incident is a stark reminder that living in a beautiful coastal community also means sharing space with wild nature—and respecting the balance it requires.
