An El Dorado County household has recognized the two men attacked by a mountain lion in Northern California over the weekend, one in every of whom died from his accidents.
In a press release ahead by means of the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Workplace, the Brooks household of Mount Aukum recognized the lads as Taylen Brooks, 21, and Wyatt Brooks, 18.
Taylen Brooks died after the mountain lion mounted his assault Saturday afternoon alongside a rural highway southeast of Georgetown. His brother, Wyatt, continues to be recovering from “traumatic” accidents he suffered within the assault, the Sheriff’s Workplace and household mentioned within the launch.
The Brooks household in a press release described Taylen Robert Claude Brooks as a “very form and delicate soul” who will probably be deeply missed by all who knew him.
“These two younger males being as shut as any two brothers may very well be, lived a full energetic life having fun with the outside,” the assertion mentioned.
The assertion additionally described the brothers, residents of the unincorporated Mount Aukum group in south El Dorado County, as avid hunters and anglers.
“We want to categorical our honest thanks for the outpouring of assist and prayers from household, buddies and the group,” the assertion mentioned. “We’re all devastated by the tragic lack of Taylen but grateful Wyatt continues to be with us, and are properly conscious the end result might have been even worse.”
The household has additionally created a fundraiser by means of the El Dorado Group Basis to boost cash for Taylen’s funeral bills and Wyatt’s restoration. Donations are tax deductible. Info will be discovered at .
