[Rumor]

MercuryNews.com | 01/26/2007 | Woman fights off mountain lion

It's not too often we have mountain lion attacks here. Especially at 3 pm in the afternoon. Kudos to this lady for saving her husbands life though. It sure takes some guts to back a feral ball of fury down.

[Kevin]

I heard about that on the radio. That is messed up. esp the pen part.

[MindFad]

Lion was just lookin' for some hamm.

[Rumor]

[Dakar²]

If I recall the chances of getting attacked by a mountain lion are incredibly low. (I forget compared to what)

Still, I wonder what caused it to attack.

[Rumor]

The lion was either starving or mad. They are generally nocturnal creatures and rarely attack humans alone, even more rare when there is more than one.

[smacintush]

It seems like I read somewhere that if you encounter one you should stand your ground because they are fairly easy to scare off and if you try to get away they will chase you.

Come to think of it, that's rather cat-like…

[moonmonkey]

You should open your jacket out to make yourself look bigger, the larger you are the less likely they are to attack.

[- - e r i k - -]

^
As taken directly from the Worst-Case Scenario book

[nonhuman]

Originally Posted by moonmonkey 

You should open your jacket out to make yourself look bigger, the larger you are the less likely they are to attack.

And yet our cat has no problem attacking my feet...

[Doofy]

Originally Posted by nonhuman 

And yet our cat has no problem attacking my feet...

...and I currently have about 18 holes in my right knee where my Ted has decided that it'd make a splendid scratching post.

Kudos to the 65-yo chick for kicking lion butt.

[Eynstyn]

Originally Posted by moonmonkey 

You should open your jacket out to pull this out. GunBroker.com Item 64725007 [Ends Jan-27-07 04:57:38 PM] KAHR Auto-Ordnance 1911 PKZ WWII Parkerized

Fixed.

[Kerrigan]

Yet another animal breaking the law. This has become so common, is it even a surprise to anyone? Just this morning I saw birds flying without licences, a squirrel jaywalking, and I saw where a mouse had broken into my home and defecated.

Add this to the fact that children no longer like to eat marmalade, and it becomes clear that the UK is going to hell in a handcart.

[Eynstyn]

Originally Posted by Kerrigan 

Yet another animal breaking the law. This has become so common, is it even a surprise to anyone? Just this morning I saw birds flying without licences, a squirrel jaywalking, and I saw where a mouse had broken into my home and defecated.

Add this to the fact that children no longer like to eat marmalade, and it becomes clear that the UK is going to hell in a handcart.

Maybe this will help make them eat it and like it!

GunBroker.com Item 64725007 [Ends Jan-27-07 04:57:38 PM] KAHR Auto-Ordnance 1911 PKZ WWII Parkerized

[moonmonkey]

Originally Posted by - - e r i k - - 

^
As taken directly from the Worst-Case Scenario book

Great Book, its saved my life several times.

[DeathToWindows]

When I read that story, I got a distinct image of my 75 year old grandmother laying the smack down on a large feline... yeah, kitty would be running for the hills.

[MindFad]

Originally Posted by moonmonkey 

Great Book, its saved my life several times.

Any stories to share? Examples?

[Love Calm Quiet]

Originally Posted by Dakar² 

If I recall the chances of getting attacked by a mountain lion are incredibly low. (I forget compared to what)

Well, just a few years ago a jogger near Boulder, CO was attacked by a cougar (killed, I believe) near a schoolground. Maybe he looked gazelle-like. Anyway that was in middle of drought when pickins were getting slim for carnivores here.

Additionally, a woman sitting on her deck in CO foothills in rural area felt pressure on her shoulders, then pain as claws dug in (this past summer or the one before, I believe). Upon her scream the cat fled.

Fortunately the deer, antelope, and bunny populations have soared with the last year's increased precipitation.

Moral: keep your cats well-fed.

[zro]

YouTube - When Cats Attack

[Daracle]

Surprised to see not comments about the way the authorities handled the situation.
They go out a shoot 2 mountain lions and send the carcass back of both for the lab to determine if ONE of these ones were the one who attacked the dude.
The humans were out in the "Wilderness" and its the lions fault.

[Eynstyn]

Originally Posted by Daracle 

Surprised to see not comments about the way the authorities handled the situation.
They go out a shoot 2 mountain lions and send the carcass back of both for the lab to determine if ONE of these ones were the one who attacked the dude.
The humans were out in the "Wilderness" and its the lions fault.

I noticed that. But when a wild predator crosses the line he will go for humans again. Your grandad next time? Luckily no. Because they made sure they got it. Even at the cost of another magnificent animal.

But, as unfortunate as that was that's the way it goes. Besides, man has dominion over all that walks, swims or flies on, under or over the Earth.

[moonmonkey]

Originally Posted by MindFad 

Any stories to share? Examples?

Mostly jumping out of falling elevators and escaping from quicksand.
The book also mentions how to subdue attack dogs with toothpaste and cocktail sticks, which is particularly useful.

[Eriamjh]

Killing an animal that attacked people and saying it will do it again is like killing sharks because they're gonna attack.

Of COURSE it attacked. It's a freakin' Mountain Lion!

[Eynstyn]

Originally Posted by Eriamjh 

Killing an animal that attacked people and saying it will do it again is like killing sharks because they're gonna attack.

Of COURSE it attacked. It's a freakin' Mountain Lion!

The reason they put them down is because of the fear that the animal has developed a taste for human blood/flesh. It is very likely to "re-offend". Not all mountain lions attack humans but the ones who attack at least once are most likely to do it again.