Mountain lion attacks young boy in Bailey

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating a report of a mountain lion attack on a young boy in Bailey.

The victim is en route to the hospital as of about 9 p.m. Wednesday. The extent of his injuries are not yet known and his age has been released.

Wildlife officers are searching the scene and a dog team has been called in to help search for the mountain lion, said CPW in a tweet at 10 p.m.

Bailey residents are being asked to please keep their pets indoors for the duration of the search.

This is an ongoing investigation. Check back at KRDO.com for updates as we learn more.

We are actively investigating a report of a mountain lion attack on a child in Bailey. Victim is en route to the hospital. More information will be made available when ready.

— CPW NE Region (@CPW_NE) August 22, 2019 We can confirm this is a mountain lion attack on a young boy. Wildlife officers are searching the scene. A dog team has been called in to help search the area for the mountain lion & because of that Bailey residents are asked to please keep their pets indoors.

— CPW NE Region (@CPW_NE) August 22, 2019