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A mountain lion attacked a 64-year-old rafter camping on the Salt River before other rafters fought it off with paddles, Arizona officials say.

SALT RIVER, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - Officials in Gila County are searching for a mountain lion that reportedly attacked a man camping near the Salt River earlier this week.

A mountain lion attacked a 64-year-old rafter camping on the Salt River before other rafters fought it off with paddles, Arizona officials say.

Hunters with dogs are now looking for the mountain lion, officials said. The Salt River runs east of Phoenix. They asked anyone with information to call 928-425-5882.

A mountain lion attacked a 64-year-old rafter camping on the Salt River before other rafters fought it off with paddles, Arizona officials say. Zach Key via Unsplash Rafters used their paddles to ...

Hunters with dogs are now looking for the mountain lion, officials said. The Salt River runs east of Phoenix. They asked anyone with information to call 928-425-5882.