A runner was attacked by a mountain lion. He suffocated it to death in self-defense, wildlife officials say

A trail runner attacked by a mountain lion Monday while running in a Colorado park killed the cougar by suffocating it, state wildlife officials said. The man, who hasn't been identified, was running alone in Horsetooth Mountain Park when he was attacked from behind, according to a Colorado Parks and Wildlife release. The man told authorities he heard something behind him on the trail and as he turned, he was attacked.

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