Mountain Lion Attack Leaves California Child Hospitalized: Sheriff

A child was transported to a trauma center after he was attacked by a mountain lion in San Mateo County, sheriff's officials said late Tuesday.

The incident occurred just before 7 p.m. on the 1000 block of Tunitas Creek Road, an unincorporated area in the county. The sheriff's office said the boy was walking on a trail with his family when he was attacked. The boy is expected to make a full recovery, according to the sheriff's office.

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"Our coastal community has endured so much these past few weeks. Our entire agency is saddened by this news and sends many warm wishes to the child for a speedy and fully recovery," San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus said in a statement. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time."

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is actively investigating the incident.