[UPDATED] A mountain lion attacked an 8-year-old Bailey boy last night.  The boy’s injuries were said to be serious and was kept at a hospital overnight. 

The boy was playing in his backyard in the Burland Ranchettes Subdivision when the boy ran next door to visit a friend.  While he was running, the mountain lion attacked the boy and bit his head. 

The boy’s father rushed outside and saw the mountain lion on top of his son.  The animal let go of the boy as the father approached. 

Colorado Parks and Wildlife are searching the area and a dog team has been called in to help search for the lion. 

Bailey residents are being asked to please keep their pets indoors for the duration of the search. 

[ORIGINAL STORY] A mountain lion attacked a young Bailey boy last night.  The extent of his injuries is not known and his age has not been released. 

Colorado Parks and Wildlife are searching the area and a dog team has been called in to help search for the lion. 

Bailey residents are being asked to please keep their pets indoors for the duration of the search.