Man vs MT Lion - What Would You Do?

Man vs Mountain Lion 🦁 Amazing Video. This is out of the norm for a wild mountain lion/cougar. Normally they stay far away from any human contact unless someone gets close to the cat's cubs. This Mountain Lion was extremely aggressive towards this man. The moment the cat lunges at the man, he could've been justified in taking out the threat. Both shoots on target missed and the cat realizes he has no chance and walks off. Both parties were unharmed in this encounter, though it could've been very different.

Fun Fact!
With powerful, long hind legs, mountain lions can jump 15 to 18 feet vertically and 30 to 45 feet horizontally

Human encounters with mountain lions are rare and the risk of an attack is infinitely small. You are more likely to drown in your bathtub, be killed by a pet dog, or be hit by lightning. If lions had any natural urge to hunt people, there would be attacks every single day. Instead, they avoid us.

By their nature, mountain lions like to give chase. If you run away, the mountain lion may chase you. To defend yourself, back away slowly, or stand your ground. Never take your eyes off a mountain lion. Always look directly at the animal to portray a strong, defiant demeanor, while keeping the animal engaged and defensive. Turning your head can signal that you're fleeing and put you in greater danger because a mountain lion can lunge in a split second.

If you ever have an encounter with a stalking mountain lion or if the mountain lion is acting aggressively or is moving in your direction, the park service recommends waving your arms slowly and speaking firmly in a loud voice. If looking bigger doesn't scare the mountain lion off, without crouching or turning your back, start throwing sticks, rocks, or other objects it's way. This can help intimidate and scare off the mountain lion. Don't aim for the head. This could blind the lion and make it more dangerous to you or others.