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Originally Posted by rumrunn6
(Post 20785454)
& if so, was it to the left, or the right ...
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Originally Posted by mtb_addict
(Post 20785501)
I remember a local trucker killed a savage pit bull with his bare hands too. But he was badly injured during the savage attack. His was a ex-marine or green beret or something.
The Mountain Lion is more similar to the house cat, than to Tigers and Lions. So, it is quite believable that a strong human with only bare hands can defeat a ML in a one-on-one. But typical ML weighs like 100 pounds...so it's not going to be easy...the human probably going to need some luck...and if the ML is good hunter...a human would have little chance. I doubt an average person could have pulled it off. Most people nowadays are weak from doing no manual work all their lives. this is I was told in mountain lion country to put stickers of eyes on the back of your helmet. Lions like to strike from behind. |
I used to live there and have spent a lot of time in that park, and never saw a mountain lion - they're pretty shy. Now, rattlesnakes are pretty common around Horsetooth.
At any rate, that person had a great combo of luck and talent! |
Originally Posted by Rajflyboy
(Post 20785572)
this is I was told in mountain lion country to put stickers of eyes on the back of your helmet. Lions like to strike from behind. I am suspicious of the claim of 'killing with bare hands'.... You would be scratched to death before the cat expired. |
Originally Posted by mtb_addict
(Post 20785501)
The Mountain Lion is more similar to the house cat, than to Tigers and Lions. So, it is quite believable that a strong human with only bare hands can defeat a ML in a one-on-one.
Next time you see one, take a look at its musculature. There is absolutely no way you would win a battle unless you were very lucky, or very well-armed. They are also ambush predators, so it is unlikely you will see them coming, and they will make sure the fight is on their terms. If one decides to take you down, you are completely screwed. |
Originally Posted by wgscott
(Post 20785450)
...The guy is somewhat bad-ass...
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Originally Posted by kingston
(Post 20785670)
Killing a mountain lion with your bare hands while out for a jog qualifies as total bad-ass in my book.
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Eyes in the back of your head. Hopefully that will confuse the cat enough to scare him off. |
There is a running tactic of using a light on the back of your head as well as the front at night. Cats don’t like the light. Wonder about off road biking like that? |
Originally Posted by FlMTNdude
(Post 20785881)
There is a running tactic of using a light on the back of your head as well as the front at night. Cats don’t like the light. Wonder about off road biking like that? |
Originally Posted by FlMTNdude
(Post 20785881)
There is a running tactic of using a light on the back of your head as well as the front at night. Cats don’t like the light. Wonder about off road biking like that? |
Originally Posted by kingston
(Post 20785670)
Killing a mountain lion with your bare hands while out for a jog qualifies as total bad-ass in my book.
I wonder what the total stitch count ended up at. -Kedosto |
Originally Posted by indyfabz
(Post 20785410)
Wut
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Originally Posted by mtb_addict
(Post 20785501)
I remember a local trucker killed a savage pit bull with his bare hands too. But he was badly injured during the savage attack. His was a ex-marine or green beret or something.
The Mountain Lion is more similar to the house cat, than to Tigers and Lions. So, it is quite believable that a strong human with only bare hands can defeat a ML in a one-on-one. But typical ML weighs like 100 pounds...so it's not going to be easy...the human probably going to need some luck...and if the ML is good hunter...a human would have little chance. I doubt an average person could have pulled it off. Most people nowadays are weak from doing no manual work all their lives. |
& have you seen the teeth on a possum? or is it Opossum?
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Hmmm, now we know what to do when being chased by a 50 pound dog.
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reminds me of this cougar vs jogger video
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https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...cc3b3d1201.jpg
Almost rode down that canyon. Wildcat canyon in the Berkeley hills. Left of tree in center. Thinking about buying some of those bear hands... |
Originally Posted by rumrunn6
(Post 20786340)
or is it Opossum?
Or Kenya. |
I'm sticking to bike riding after reading this, lol. Kidding but I was cornered by a mountain lionness once who had 3 cubs. Nothing happened but it did make me think whether I wanted to start hiking with something more than just a swiss army knife . . .
The runner showed a lot of presence of mind in being able to fight back but I imagine when the **** hits the fan like that instinct takes over as well. |
Originally Posted by bikemig
(Post 20786629)
The runner showed a lot of presence of mind in being able to fight back but I imagine when the **** hits the fan like that instinct takes over as well.
For most people, the instinct is to run, which is basically inviting almost certain death. |
A few years ago we had 13 cougar sightings in our small community during a 3 month period.
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Here is our local population: Puma Tracker | Santa Cruz Puma Project
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Why my rifle is always loaded walking into and out of my deer stand in the dark
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Originally Posted by Zinger
(Post 20784561)
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...6511426207.jpg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...550d982ce7.jpg Here are a couple catamounts trying to kill my sister. She seems to take it in good spirits though. |
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