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"While intervening, the person received a scratch and puncture wound on their hand. National Park Service rangers provided first aid on scene. The dog was not injured," a statement said.
Officials with the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area in Malibu announced the temporary closure of Solstice Canyon after a young mountain lion attempted to attack a small, leashed dog walking with its owner. The encounter, according to officials, happened Wednesday morning. While intervening to protect his dog, the hiker suffered a puncture wound […]