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Crimson the mountain lion cub, abandoned by mom, has leg amputated: ‘Incredibly resilient’
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· August 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the cub's situation and treatment are available from the Los Angeles Times. A mountain lion cub named Crimson was abandoned by its mother.
A mountain lion cub named Crimson was abandoned by its mother. The cub underwent a significant medical procedure, having one of its legs amputated.
Crimson is described as incredibly resilient. Further details about the cub's situation and treatment are available from the Los Angeles Times.
The circumstances surrounding Crimson's abandonment and the events leading up to the amputation are not specified here, but more information can be found through the original source.
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Published: August 23, 2026 ·
Source: Los Angeles Times ·
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