A mountain lion that killed a Boulder couple's dog in late July was captured and relocated. Why it matters: Wildlife officials said the lion had been hanging around in east Boulder, leading to concerns for the safety of both the animal and residents and their pets.

The mountain lion that killed a Boulder couple’s leashed Cavachon dog on July 25 was relocated on Friday evening.

A mountain lion attacked and killed a small dog in front of its horrified owners — who gave chase after hearing it “chomp” down and “crack” their helpless pet’s neck. Taulere and Arrone Appel told 9 News they were just minutes into a nightly walk with their 10-pound cavachon,