Abstract

PORTELLI, C.M.; EVELING, C.R.; LAMAS, J.  and  MAMANI, P.J.. Human fatal attack by cougar (Puma concolor). Cuad. med. forense [online]. 2012, vol.18, n.3-4, pp.139-142. ISSN 1988-611X.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/S1135-76062012000300008.

Attack of wild felines to humans is rare, since these do not recognize human beings as victims. These animals are pursuing a wide variety of prey, from ungulates such as goats and horses to rodents. We present a case of a woman, goat herd herder, who was attacked by a cougar in the area of the pre-Puna Salta. The victim died, for acute hemorrhage secondary to complete section of the left jugular vein caused by the claws of the cat.

Keywords : Human attack; Big cat attack; Injury; Cougar attack.

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