Mountain Lion Attacks Man in Idaho

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ELK RIVER, Idaho – A Moscow man reported being attacked by a mountain lion while he was camping near Elk River over the weekend and state wildlife authorities are searching for the cat.

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game says the man was pounced on by a mountain lion while he was gathering firewood Saturday.

The man and lion rolled down a hill while struggling and came to a stop when they hit a log. The man says he stabbed the lion in the side with a knife and the lion ran off.

The man returned home and notified authorities. Conservation officer Barry Cummings is investigating. He and the man returned to the area Sunday morning along with local hound hunters, who were unable for find the lion.

The man did not want to be identified.