Fatal animal attack?

[WildWill]

Redirect Notice

Standard cpw transparency. I would assume it would have to be a cougar.



"COSTILLA COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) - Officials are investigating a possible animal attack that left someone dead.

The Costilla County Sheriff’s Office said they are investigating this alongside the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Deputies called this a “possible attack” on social media, saying it happened in the Sangre De Cristo Ranches. They shared that one person died, but so far, they said they cannot confirm if the death was linked to an animal attack. They also said they cannot say what animal might have been responsible for the attack, if it was an attack.

The El Paso County coroner is investigating and will determine the person’s cause of death.

In the meantime, Costilla county officials are asking everyone to be vigilant and aware of their surroundings."

 

[brymoore]

Pitbull

 

[Flatbrimmer]

Spoiler or guessing?? ^^

I guess pet chimpanzee

 

[buckbull]

Gotta be wolves.

 

[WildWill]

I thought maybe a dog or the like but if a domestic animal why bring in the cpw?

 

[brymoore]

Spoiler or guessing?? ^^

I guess pet chimpanzee

Statistically guessing

 

[colo_junk]

It's interesting that they had people hiking the immediate area and couldn't identify what it could have been

 

[Sheltowee]

I'm not saying, I'm just saying: https://www.alamosa.org/directory/835-ufo-watchtower

 

[elks]

It is crazy that they have been so tight lipped and not even a hint as to the issue.

 

[WildWill]

I'm not saying, I'm just saying: https://www.alamosa.org/directory/835-ufo-watchtower

If it was SE Oklahoma we'd blame Bigfoot.

 

[BAKPAKR]

That is not that far south of Fairplay. ManBearPig?

 

[Maverick1]

Someone died. That is most unfortunate.

 

[LuketheDog]

It's interesting that they had people hiking the immediate area and couldn't identify what it could have been

Yeah, I'd imagine there would be plenty of animal sign present if it was indeed an animal attack, that report is head scratcher for sure.

 

[Bullshot]

Not pleasant but sometimes animals will interact with a body after a death from another cause and it might at first seem as though the person died in an attack from the tracks, sign, remains. So bear or lion (or heck, now wolves) may very well be involved but not actually guilty.

Strange that it’s been days since the initial report without tangible updates?

 

[elks]

The lack of transparency in the CPW and from officials is causing some real issues in Colorado. By now they could easily state what animal was involved and be clear if they are still exploring cause of death.

But why does it take this long? I can only speculate, but if K9 based they are trying very hard to find an alternate theory.

 

[Bluffgruff]

Claw and bite marks. no animal was located. Unclear if animal caused the death or not based on this article. Hard to declare something if it isn't clear.

Woman’s body found in Sangre de Cristo Ranches - The Conejos County Citizen

ALAMOSA — A woman’s body was found with signs of bite marks and scratches Thursday evening in Costilla County, according to the Costilla County Sheriff’s Office.

www.conejoscountycitizen.com

 

[brymoore]

If it was wolves, there wouldn’t have been much of a body to find except for a bloody circle and possibly part of a skull or femur.

 

[TheJason]

The lack of transparency in the CPW and from officials is causing some real issues in Colorado. By now they could easily state what animal was involved and be clear if they are still exploring cause of death.

But why does it take this long? I can only speculate, but if K9 based they are trying very hard to find an alternate theory.

CPW isn’t in charge of the autopsy. If that’s not complete they shouldn’t make any statements about possible cause of death.

 

[elks]

CPW isn’t in charge of the autopsy. If that’s not complete they shouldn’t make any statements about possible cause of death.

But they could totaly
Comment on the species of animal involved.

 

[elks]

If it was wolves, there wouldn’t have been much of a body to find except for a bloody circle and possibly part of a skull or femur.

Maybe that is it the issue? Identifying the victim?