A woman's death in Colorado is suspected to have been caused by a mountain lion attack, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, which notes that the last fatal mountain lion attack in the state occurred in 1999.

"Around 12:15 this afternoon, hikers on the Crosier Mountain trail in Larimer County observed a mountain lion near a person lying on the ground from about 100 yards away," a Colorado Parks and Wildlife spokesperson explained during a news conference on Thursday. 

The hikers then scared the mountain lion off by tossing rocks at it, she said.

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"One of the witnesses is a physician," but "did not find a pulse," she noted, adding that the incident is being investigated as a suspected deadly mountain lion attack.

A search effort yielded the discovery of two mountain lions which were both killed.

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A Colorado Parks and Wildlife press release notes, "CPW officers, Larimer County Sheriff deputies, Estes Park police and Glen Haven Area Volunteer firefighters responded to the area to launch an extensive search for any mountain lions. A CPW biologist who was conducting aerial deer surveys in the county was able to assist in spotting and personnel transportation. Houndsmen assisted by using dogs to track the scent of lions." 

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"Officers located one lion at the scene, shot the animal and it ran from the area. Officers tracked the mountain lion and it was euthanized. A short time later, a second mountain lion was found nearby and euthanized. It is unknown if one or multiple animals were involved in the suspected attack. According to CPW policies, wildlife involved in attacks on humans must be euthanized to ensure public safety," the release explains.

Lane Kiffin may be gone from the Ole Miss sidelines, but the new LSU coach still has a vested interest in how his former team fares in the College Football Playoff.

The Ole Miss Rebels proved they would be just fine without Kiffin after Trinidad Chambliss passed for 362 yards and two touchdowns in the team’s 39-34 victory over third-ranked Georgia in the Sugar Bowl on Thursday night. 

"A lot of people did doubt us before the season and they still doubted us when our coach left," Chambliss said after the game. "We just want to play ball and have fun, and I think that’s showing right now."

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Kiffin, who was rumored to possibly attend the College Football Playoff quarterfinal in New Orleans, celebrated the team’s win in a post on social media.

 "What a great finish!!! So much fun!! Only two more to go," he wrote in a post on X, tagging the Ole Miss football team. 

While Kiffin’s well wishes could be interpreted as being said in good faith, there is a financial benefit for Kiffin if the Rebels keep on winning. 

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According to Front Office Sports, part of LSU’s deal to lure Kiffin away from Ole Miss was to pay his full bonus structure from his previous employer. Kiffin made $150,000 for the Rebels making the playoffs, which was raised to $250,000 when Ole Miss defeated Tulane in the first round.

 Thursday night’s win over Georgia upped that bonus to $500,000 and a win over Miami in the semifinals will raise that figure to $750,000.

And what will Ole Miss winning the title earn Kiffin? A grand total of $1 million.

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

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