What To Do If You Meet A Mountain Lion
What To Do If You Meet A Mountain LionPeople rarely get more than a brief glimpse of a mountain lion in the wild. Lion attacks on people are rare, with fewer than a dozen fatalities in North America in more than 100 years.
Based on the observations by people who have come upon lions, some patterns of behavior and response are beginning to emerge. Encounters with a lion are an interaction — you need to follow these guidelines and assess how the lion responds to your action so you can choose what to do next.
Each situation is unique and Colorado Parks & Wildlife suggests the following tips:
