Event Brief
SoCal mountain lion kitten loses hind leg after rescue
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Aug 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: A mountain lion kitten rescued in Southern California earlier this year has undergone surgery to amputate one hind leg, Oakland Zoo officials announced. The young cougar, named Crimson, was treated for months after an injured hind foot missing toes required the procedure.
WHO: Oakland Zoo officials; Crimson, a rescued mountain lion kitten
WHAT: Crimson underwent surgery to amputate one hind leg after months of treatment for an injured hind foot missing toes.
WHEN: Aug 23, 2026 at 5:38 PM ET
WHERE: Southern California
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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