Re: Statement from the Town of Estes Park Regarding Crosier Mountain Incident

[Frank Lancaster]

Looks good.  Thank you.

On Fri, Jan 2, 2026 at 10:51 AM Travis Machalek <tmac...@estes.org> wrote:

Good morning everyone,

Below, please find the statement that will be posted on the Town's Facebook account about the tragic incident yesterday on Crosier Mountain. Please let me know if you have any questions.

The Town of Estes Park is deeply saddened by the tragic news of a suspected fatal mountain lion attack that occurred on the Crosier Mountain trail in unincorporated Larimer County yesterday, January 1, 2026. Our hearts go out to the victim's family, friends, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. We offer our sincere condolences to all those grieving this heartbreaking loss. 

While this incident did not occur in Estes Park, many of our residents and visitors regularly recreate in the surrounding national forests and open spaces. Our beautiful landscape is home to abundant wildlife, even if it is not always visible to us. 

For information regarding yesterday's incident, please refer to the news release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife: https://cpw.state.co.us/news/01022026/cpw-investigating-suspected-fatal-mountain-lion-attack-larimer-county. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is the official information source.

Best,

TM  

Travis Machalek, ICMA-CM

Town Administrator

Town of Estes Park

970-577-3705