[pct-l] Mountain Lion Attack

[dsaufley at sprynet.com]

There is undoubtedly a direct correlation between the growing elk herd and the expansion of the mountain lion population resulting increased attacks on domestic animals and people.

For a great (though disturbing) story and insights to mountain lion behavior, the history of humans and mountain lions, and the impact of modern policies and laws, read "A Beast in the Garden; The True Story of a Predator's Deadly Return to Suburban America" by David Barron.  

www.amazon.com/Beast-Garden-Predators-Suburban-America/dp/0393326349/sr=8-1/qid=1169833781/ref=sr_1_1/102-7112815-1150557?ie=UTF8&s=books

L-Rod

-----Original Message-----
>From: stillroaming <pct at delnorteresort.com>
>Sent: Jan 26, 2007 9:09 AM
>To: pct-l at backcountry.net
>Subject: [pct-l]  Mountain Lion Attack
>
>This happened yesterday in Prarie Creek State Park just north of Orick, CA 
>(about 60 miles south of the Oregon border). Both folks are fine, but they 
>had quite a battle. The husband is *lucky* to be alive. While trying to get 
>the lion to release the mans head, the wife bent an ink pen trying to stab 
>the lion in the eye!!! Hunters killed 2 lions near where the attack took 
>place.
>
>I've seen 3 moutain lions in my life; all of them crossing the road along a 
>half mile stretch where 101 runs along the eastern border of this park. The 
>locals will tell you, for the last 2 years anyways, that there has been an 
>explosion of lions in this area. Livestock, pets, all disappearing at an 
>alarming rate.
>
>Oh, also a *huge* and growing herd of protected elk live in the park. 
>Coincidence? I think not.
>
>Scott
>
>>>>>
>In the eastern press today report of another mountain lion attack . This one 
>north of San Francisco . Older couple hiking in a state park , I think ( ' 
>Redwoods ' , etc . Something like . ) He was attacked , she drove the lion 
>off . I remember the cyclist attack - who was saved by a friend and the 
>woman attacked who went back to retrieve her boyfriend ' s dark glasses near 
>Kern River . Others ( any one ) ?
>                  Rafter ( Bad ) Jack
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