SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 (edited) https://abcnews.go.com/beta-story-container/US/trail-runner-kills-attacking-mountain-lion-defense-authorities/story?id=60847507 The runner was able to break free from the cougar's powerful maw and defend himself, killing the wild cat as a result. The man was then able to get himself to a local hospital, where he was treated for serious but non-life threatening injuries. Rocky Mountain High ...... who's buying this story? Edited March 1, 2019 by ShadyBillsFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Fake news. Or at least highly embellished. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 I've never understood the logic of running or biking in mountain lion country without being armed with a knife, small handgun, etc. that gives you a fighting chance if you find yourself squaring off with a hungry mountain lion on his home turf. Do the runners and bikers think they will outrun a mountain lion? Do they think they are stronger than the mountain lion? There's no way Mr. Jogger Man killed a mountain lion with his bare hands. Not a chance. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 7 minutes ago, Pete said: Fake news. Or at least highly embellished. Why? You lay down and quit, you're toast. At least the thing is dead before it becomes habitualized on human blood. We are top of the food chain. I just walked into the kitchen and my cat was stalking me. Good thing I noticed, I got really big, raised my hands above my head & attempted a 65 yard punt. End of story, threat neutralized. ? Geeze... At least carry knife (strapped to your shin) or something while jogging... Get some good swings in there. I always said... With the huge deer population here, one female big cat re-introduced here would probably keep things in check... And those pesky humans too. The mass hysteria would keep everyone on their toes. LoL.. 2 minutes ago, dpberr said: I've never understood the logic of running or biking in mountain lion country without being armed with a knife, small handgun, etc. that gives you a fighting chance if you find yourself squaring off with a hungry mountain lion on his home turf. Do the runners and bikers think they will outrun a mountain lion? Do they think they are stronger than the mountain lion? There's no way Mr. Jogger Man killed a mountain lion with his bare hands. Not a chance. Again... Why not? Betcha pretty banged up. But fighting back anyway possible... Dig into the eyes... Depends how big the runner vs cat is. If one is attacked, there is no other way... Besides having a weapon like a knife to at least inflict damage back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 I was under the impression that a mountain lion could destroy an 80 pound pit bull with ease. Is this true? I once saw one upstate laying down in a field off the side of the road. I stopped my car to check it out and it turned around and glared at me. My ass was out of there in a flash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Bill from NYC said: I was under the impression that a mountain lion could destroy an 80 pound pit bull with ease. Is this true? I once saw one upstate laying down in a field off the side of the road. I stopped my car to check it out and it turned around and glared at me. My ass was out of there in a flash. Not saying it would be easy, and while getting mauled, dreadfully painful... But without a weapon to draw blood... What options do you have beside going for a soft spot like eyes and ears... At least jam something by the head... Rock, stick, you half-ripped off arm... Like the article said... Keep on fighting. Connect with the eyes seems the most logical. No? https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/mar/11/i-fought-off-mountain-lion-experience "...Feeling the lion’s face, I found its right eye and pushed my thumb through the eyelid all the way to the muscle at the back of the eye. I managed to get my knife free and stabbed at the top of its head before pulling myself to my feet and running away, down the trail... Edited February 5, 2019 by ExiledInIllinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Holy crap... Read this: https://wildsafebc.com/cougar/ Gee... Ya think? Remember the good old days, when we just wiped them out... At least could walk to bus stop in relative calm. /smh If there have been cougar sightings, escort children to the bus stop early in the morning. Clear shrubs away from around the bus stops, making a radial area of about 9 metres. Installing a light at the bus stop may also increase security. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 42 minutes ago, dpberr said: I've never understood the logic of running or biking in mountain lion country without being armed with a knife, small handgun, etc. that gives you a fighting chance if you find yourself squaring off with a hungry mountain lion on his home turf. Do the runners and bikers think they will outrun a mountain lion? Do they think they are stronger than the mountain lion? There's no way Mr. Jogger Man killed a mountain lion with his bare hands. Not a chance. Legal Marijuana makes you brave! It also slows you down, if you fancy yourself a runner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochesterRob Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 1 hour ago, ShadyBillsFan said: https://abcnews.go.com/beta-story-container/US/trail-runner-kills-attacking-mountain-lion-defense-authorities/story?id=60847507 The runner was able to break free from the cougar's powerful maw and defend himself, killing the wild cat as a result. The man was then able to get himself to a local hospital, where he was treated for serious but non-life threatening injuries. Rocky Mountain High ...... who's buying this story? I can believe it. Normally the cat wins 99 out of 100 times where the human lacks weapons such as guns or knives. But there are the rare moments where there is a rock nearby to crash into the cat's head or a branch with a jagged end to impale into a vulnerable area. I would doubt that even Rambo could out wrestle a big cat if it came down to that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Early reports have the mans name listed as Steven White....BBMB legend. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 45 minutes ago, Marv's Neighbor said: Legal Marijuana makes you brave! It also slows you down, if you fancy yourself a runner. Does it?? what does illegal MJ do? to the bold - WOW. who knew.... and with all of those races I won in HS in the 100 yard dash and hurdles ... Not to mention Cross Country racing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sig1Hunter Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 11 minutes ago, ShadyBillsFan said: Does it?? what does illegal MJ do? to the bold - WOW. who knew.... and with all of those races I won in HS in the 100 yard dash and hurdles ... Not to mention Cross Country racing Just imagine how fast you could have run if you weren't a stoner! Not to mention the money saved on Cheetos and Funjuns 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 2 hours ago, Pete said: Fake news. Or at least highly embellished. i dunno about that one without some advanced weaponry on hand if that thing was threatened to the point of fear i am doubtful a human can win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 2 hours ago, Pete said: Fake news. Or at least highly embellished. Or just a real news story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 24 minutes ago, Sig1Hunter said: Just imagine how fast you could have run if you weren't a stoner! Not to mention the money saved on Cheetos and Funjuns I'm trying to remember how many of us on the track team weren't stoners back in the mid 70's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 4 minutes ago, ShadyBillsFan said: I'm trying to remember how many of us on the track team weren't stoners back in the mid 70's. It's the perfect stoner sport. No one cares about it and it requires the least amount of training and oversight. I was a track star, too. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 I hate it when my day starts with a mountain lion encounter. The rest of the day is just so anticlimactic..... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 4 minutes ago, Augie said: I hate it when my day starts with a mountain lion encounter. The rest of the day is just so anticlimactic..... Just you wait.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 (edited) All these posts in an no cougar jokes. Kids got it easy nowadays... We never had cougars at our bus stops! Edited February 5, 2019 by ExiledInIllinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 2 hours ago, Bill from NYC said: I was under the impression that a mountain lion could destroy an 80 pound pit bull with ease. Is this true? I once saw one upstate laying down in a field off the side of the road. I stopped my car to check it out and it turned around and glared at me. My ass was out of there in a flash. The only way this guy killed one without weapons is if this mountain lion was sick, emaciated or standing on just three legs or severely cross-eyed. It's not a fair fight otherwise. Not that you want a fight to ever be fair (always to your advantage) but if this is your average, healthy, hungry mountain lion I doubt it goes Mr. Jogger's way. Those animals are sneakily strong in getting prey in exposed positions. It's not like the guy was boxing with the mountain lion or unleashing Krav Maga. He was probably just your average guy punching and gouging whatever he could find furiously and exhausting himself in the process and that's when they get you. That's where any carried weapon gets those odds a little more 50/50. It's like going down a dark alley at 2am. The situational awareness buzzer should be going off to be a little prepared. Mountain lions aren't a problem in the east. I suppose if one happened to meander into Pennsylvania for the first time in 150 years, there'd be hunters who'd deliberately jog for the first time in their adult lives just for a chance to bag it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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