Los Angeles Mountain Lion Assassinated

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The Los Angeles mountain lion P-22 was put to death after authorities discovered that the famous cat had significant wounds and ongoing health issues

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Officials from CDFW and the National Park Service caught the mountain lion on Monday and brought it in for inspection.

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The feline's wounds and health problems were found, according to the CDFW, following a thorough medical examination.

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According to the agencies, it is possible that some of the injuries were caused by a vehicle collision or other incident.

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The CDFW describes the situation as "an eventuality that results from habitat loss and fragmentation," and says it is not looking for information about a car accident.

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According to the agency, medical examinations revealed "severe harm to the mountain lion's head, right eye, and internal organs, verifying the supposition of recent injury

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The CDFW stated that invasive surgery would be necessary to heal the damage to his internal organs.

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Significant pre-existing ailments were also discovered through tests, including localised arthritis, prolonged weight loss, severe parasite skin infection across his entire body

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The cat's age, along with his chronic and crippling ailments, "left P-22 with no chance for a healthy outcome," claims CDFW.

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