Travis Kauffman Identified as Runner that Killed Mountain Lion

Local runner and mountain biker, Travis Kauffman, has come forward as the trailer runner that fended off and ultimately killed an attacking mountain lion at Horsetooth Mountain park on Feb 4th. Travis and the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department put together the following video with Travis describing the attack and how he survived. 

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