– Explain these tips to your children and practice with them. – If you are attacked, fight back aggressively to scare the animal away. Back up slowly and talk in a loud voice to the lion. DO NOT RUN! Raise your arms above your head to appear larger and threatening. – If you come face-to-face with a lion, stop and stay calm.
– If you see a mountain lion do not try to get closer for a better look. Most dogs will run away from lions but that might mean that as they return to their owner a lion could be in pursuit. Confrontations between dogs and mountain lions are common. – Carry a walking stick or hiking pole to use in case of a confrontation. – Keep children in front of you and within sight. Making noise reduces the possibility of surprising a lion and increases the chances that they’ll move away. – When hiking, make noise and talk to hiking partners. They also have more information at a special section of .us. Stephenson reported the encounter to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.Ĭolorado Parks and Wildlife shared the following tips for recreating and living in mountain lion country. We’re happy to be alive.” READ MORE: CBS4 Fan Poll “I’m 100 percent sure that if she would’ve been on a leash, we would have walked along the trail and nothing ever would’ve happened. “The lesson is to have your dog on a leash,” he said, admitting his mistake. CBS4’s Kelly Werthmann interviews Geof Stephenson (credit: CBS)
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