A person walking a dog earlier this week in the Solstice Canyon suffered a minor injury from a mountain lion, it was reported Thursday.
"An individual walking a small dog on a leash was injured when a young mountain lion attempted to attack the dog," according to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
"While intervening, the person received a scratch and puncture wound on their hand. National Park Service rangers provided first aid on scene. The dog was not injured. A second young mountain lion was also in the immediate area during the incident," the statement said.
The incident occurred on Tuesday morning, according to KTLA5.
The Solstice Canyon area was ordered closed until 8 a.m. Thursday as a precaution, the statement said.
"Wildlife biologists are in the area to assess the situation," the statement said.
Seth Riley, the wildlife branch chief for the U.S. National Park Service, told LAist that the person's injury was "A scratch basically, just minor injuries."
"He was able to grab the dog and keep the lion from capturing it," Riley said. National Park Service rangers provided the hiker with first aid on the scene.
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