If you ever encounter an aggressive cougar in a wild area, following these instructions could save your life. However such a situation is really dangerous e Not try to hunt down a cougar just to see if these tips work.
Steps
Step 1. Maintain your position
Your first instinct will be to run away or fight, but try to resist and not run away. Stay right where you are! Don't let the cougar get behind you. Remember that these cats can crouch for a long time when hunting and that their jumps are very long.
Step 2. Make as much noise as possible
Scream, stomp your feet, throw objects - anything that will give the cougar the impression that you are big, dangerous and not scared. Jump and shake your hands above your head. Make the animal think you are the last thing it can attack.
One tip is to wear a bell or other noisy object to scare away any cougars in the area
Step 3. Fight
If the cougar attacks you, you will have to fight. Be prepared, arm yourself with a stick or branch - the thicker it is, the more useful it will be. You can also spray them with irritants like pepper spray (but be careful not to make a mistake and sprinkle them on them) or throw rocks.
Throw stones or spray only if she doesn't hold back. It would be best to use a large stick or branch before it gets close
Step 4. Be prepared for the strength of the cougar
Try to protect your neck and eyes and try to defend yourself by kicking. Scream as loud as possible for help. However, if the animal has an advantage, remember that it has very sharp claws and a neck and jaw made to kill mammals and drag very heavy carcasses. Try your best to free yourself and don't be afraid to play dirty by using sharp or heavy objects and trying to hit him in the head.
Step 5. Always prepare for the unpredictable
Mountain forests can be very dangerous, so be prepared for any unexpected events, including a puma attack. The only two animals that hunt humans when hungry are the polar bear and the puma. The latter is a very dangerous feline, capable of jumping up to 5 meters vertically and more than 7 meters horizontally. Also he can climb trees very easily and sees 6 times better than humans in the dark.
Step 6. Remember, if he's getting the better of it, now is the time to use a gun if you have one
In fact, if you have a gun and a cougar is about 4 meters away from you, you can skip steps 1 to 5 and aim in case of an attack. Also remember that he can hear and see a lot better than we do, so if you cross one of them he will surely have seen you first.
Warnings
- If you are attacked by a cougar, don't run. Like all felines, running away can stimulate the instinct to hunt. Consider that it typically runs after prey, attacks it and kills it with a bite to the neck; therefore it is much wiser to hold the position.
- If you find yourself on the ground with an adult cougar, do whatever it takes to chase it off. You can try punching, kicking, putting your fingers in your eyes and screaming. if you have a knife and you can grab it without leaving the vital areas of your body uncovered, such as the face and neck, try to hit it any way you can!
