Upon inspection of the lion, officers found that it had an injury to its front right paw and scratches along its back. The man suffered no injuries and said he was never touched by the lion, so the CPW states that this incident does not qualify as a mountain lion attack.

Preliminary finding found that "the man was in fear of his life," but a Colorado Parks and Wildlife investigation remains open

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