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AITKIN, Minn. (AP)

Big cat attacks horse near Aitkin

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Horse attacked
In this Monday, Aug. 20, 2012, photo, Lori Hart washes a laceration on her horse Molly's leg at her home north of Aitkin, Minn. Her horse was attacked Friday night, August 17, 2012 in a pasture near their home by what her veterinarian confirms as a big cat attack. Her horse's leg is healing with daily washing and dressing.
AP Photo/Brainerd Dispatch, Steve Kohls

A horse owner whose 900-pound mare was attacked by a mountain lion or cougar wants other animal owners in Aitkin County to be on the lookout for the big cats.

Lori Hart's quarter horse Molly was mauled last week on her property north of Aitkin. Hart says the wild animal took a "big chunk" out of the horse's hind quarters. Hart says a Pierz veterinarian confirmed Molly was attacked by a mountain lion or cougar and that there was a similar attack on a calf less than a month ago.

The Brainerd Dispatch reports Hart, who owns 15 horses, says the mare is doing well, but experiencing some swelling around the wound.

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Information from: The Daily Dispatch

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Horse attacked
In this Monday, Aug. 20, 2012, photo, Lori Hart washes a laceration on her horse Molly's leg at her home north of Aitkin, Minn. Her horse was attacked Friday night, August 17, 2012 in a pasture near their home by what her veterinarian confirms as a big cat attack. Her horse's leg is healing with daily washing and dressing.
AP Photo/Brainerd Dispatch, Steve Kohls