Detailed account of deadly mountain lion attack

Taylen and Wyatt Brooks loved doing everything together, so when a 90-pound male mountain lion attacked them together, they bravely tried to fight it off to try and protect each other.

[@barrymartin8417]

People should not go into the woods without a firearm ever. Just having one pistol would probably have saved this young man. So sad.

[@DRAMZEREX]

Agreed

[@jrpgnation6375]

Arrogance. Goes into nature with zero respect.

[@humptydumpty333]

Thought the same thing. These dudes were avid hunters and should’ve known the dangers of being out there without protection. Sad :(

[@rkm5369]

What state was this in?

[@humptydumpty333]

@@rkm5369California. Not familiar with their handgun laws.

[@commonsenseisntcommon1776]

Never venture into an area that has wild deadly animals without a weapon!

[@tonyprice2256]

Yes, but in California, cougars are protected. You can't just shoot them without getting into trouble.

[@jharchery4117]

Better to be in trouble than dead @@tonyprice2256

[@shondrawhite9317]

​@@tonyprice2256California will let you defend yourself against a mountain lion. Stop fear mongering.

[@lovepet4565]

We have moved into their homes

[@shawnmann9491]

@@tonyprice2256…Ahhhhh yes in true self defense ( or in defense of livestock) you can.

[@pault9544]

This is terrible. Imagine losing your brother/best friend that you did everything with in such a tragic manner. My condolences go out the family.

[@AaronCarpAngler-UK]

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[@reactivereplays5666]

I HATE when people cannot just tell the TRUTH! The 21 year old brother was THE HERO! They are NOT BOTH brave heroes fighting for each other. One brother put his life on the line to save the other brother. That brother then RAN for his LIFE! That is the REAL story... IDC about the survivors FEELINGS... I care about the legacy of the one TRUE hero... Rest is piece brother....

[@Xane_Dragon]

​@@reactivereplays5666 The other brother should have ran away if he was smart and saved his own skin

[@reactivereplays5666]

@@Xane_Dragon Just for the record, I'm not saying I would fight the bear either. However, I like the real story to be told instead of caring about the feelings of the brother that left the other for dead. This was only one person who attempted to be a hero in this story. They didn't "fight for each other". One fought the other, that one then ran.

[@meansswing]

@@reactivereplays5666 Bro just for the record it was a mountain Lion not a bear. And you gotta fight for your brother others you are just another snowflake

[@robertadams4656]

The fact that these two young men didn’t have a weapon on them is crazy. Not even a pocket knife? Can’t imagine being the brother that survived either. That guy is going to think about that day for the rest of his life. RIP young man

[@billybodybuilder]

Yet they had weapons when hunting & killing innocent and beautiful Deer ?? Natures Karma right there !

[@user-ek5nl1jc4b]

​@@billybodybuilder🤡

[@RK-mb8xz]

It’s California….. prayers to family

[@jadenwilliams2863]

@@billybodybuilder lmao ur sped asf

[@jadenwilliams2863]

@@billybodybuilder yup ur a lil slow aren’t ya?

[@cccollarncuffs]

My 8lb cat is a beast. I can only imagine a 90 lb. cat.

[@molls0922]

Seriously. I have an 8 lb feral cat. When she’s angry, she actually scares me!

[@drybizcuit1914]

90 fuckin pounds bro couldn't even imagine

[@sk8legendz]

pure muscle too. its not like a 90 lb human attacking you. it feels like more

[@abatt4233]

You do realize some Mountain Lions can get to 200lbs right?

[@YaddaYaddaDa]

​@@abatt4233insane

[@CounterLink]

ive lost a brother when i was around his age, i feel sorry for him but in this case your brother gave his life so you could live now you owe it to him to live a life happy and love filled enough for both of you.

[@reneeseaton3889]

So true! Keep living Wyatt!

[@akidim13]

At 90lb this was a young cat , more than likely more aggressive over newly acquired territory and possibly had never seen humans before, to him they were just intruders on his “area”.

[@petedog9581]

They were experienced hunters from the area. I don't understand why they would go out with no self-defense. Nature is our master no matter how much we try to control it and destroy it.

[@kenguterrz3210]

They got too comfortable…

[@2blastmaster]

really ​@@kenguterrz3210

[@ariloves10]

😢

[@mollyram2997]

Why would you try to control & destroy nature... animals can sense that shit as well as your fear. I've seen many a mountain lion in Sedona where I grew up. Cubs as well.. they want to be left alone.

[@mollyram2997]

Also he was an Idiot for throwing a backpack at it.. likely would've just walked away. I have been RIGHT NEXT TO momma and cubbies at 11 years old.. packs of coyotes as well as javelina(babies have suckled on my fingers while mom & dad stood there slowly sniffing the air to make sure I'm cool when I was 18)first thing you learn: don't allow fear to take over & don't get aggressive. These boys & most of you in the comment section only know fear & aggression towards nature, so they lost. So be it.

[@cplbitterklinger594]

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." God comfort this family in their time of pain and sorrow.

[@julieb7785]

Beautiful quote...

[@Cheviroc]

Amen

[@RSMR7.]

​​@@julieb7785It's not a quote. It's a Bible verse. But yes, it's very beautiful 😢 John 15:13 (KJV) Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

[@ExtinctionHazard]

@@RSMR7.he was QUOTING the Bible?! You really can’t be serious right?!!?

[@RSMR7.]

@ExtinctionHazard Yes , he was quoting a verse out of the bible, in the book of John.

[@michaelolson571]

Hats off to the brother for protecting his brother.

[@tgraves6976]

I had my own cougar encounter 2 years ago while gold panning on a creek on Vancouver island. I was lucky enough that I saw them ( there was 2 together) before they saw me. One was an older one with the black markings on the face, the other was a young one with no black on the face. I was panning on the creek behind a big boulder that partially shielded me from their sight. they came out on a fallen tree that went out over the creek and were looking around up and down the creek. I just froze in place since by bear spray was over 20 meters away in my pack and did not think I could get to it before they could get to me. Luckily there was a branch on the fallen tree they were on that partially blocked their view of my position and I was down wind of them as well. My only thought was to stay still as I know cats react to movement more than anything else. I am also glad I did not have my dog with me that day or things could have turned out very badly. The older one did look my way eventually but could not get a clear view because of the tree branch but did a head-bob trying to get a clearer view of me. They did eventually move on but I stayed frozen in place for another 5 minutes just in case. ALWAYS carry bear spray!!!

[@jdizzle6324]

Bear spray? Are you trying to get people killed? You carry a gun ya dork. Ever hear a story where a guy was mauled after spraying a bear with bear spray? Yeah. Nuff said.

[@Theearthyexplorateur]

They had already smelled you bro, their scent is 30x what ours is. They were just not interested. They don't need to see you to know you were there, that's why he looked over, to make sure the source of the smell wasn't a threat. And if it was the older Lion looking your way, it's likely he had encountered humans before and knows the smell already.

[@WeComingToGetYouBarbara]

I experienced the loss of one brother in 2017 and another in 2018. My thoughts and prayers are with the remaining brother and his family during this difficult time.

[@aracelysantos9170]

I’m sorry about your brothers. May they rest in peace. Hope you’re doing okay.

[@eatdabutt]

Farts and Pears 😔🙏🏼

[@nickhammer6408]

God bless you and your Brothers 😇💗

[@niah1978]

God Bless 🙏🏾🩷, im so sorry about your loss may God protect over you & your family Amen 🙏🏾🩷

[@lemondropkid6175]

I hope this young man can move forward, this is an unfathomable tragedy, his brother loved him - that hasn't changed, he will be in your heart forever. Wyatt, be strong, your life is just beginning, you have much to give in the future. Stay positive ❤

[@tyedyemike7425]

He will suffer every time he sees his reflection.

[@aeptacon]

In college there were two close frat brothers. They were in my class and were always so happy and had good vibes. One day tragedy struck one of the guys. The other guy changed completely after that. It was like he no longer saw sunshine.

[@aeptacon]

@tyedyemike7425 that is so deep...it is true.

[@AaronCarpAngler-UK]

🎉

[@reactivereplays5666]

I HATE when people cannot just tell the TRUTH! The 21 year old brother was THE HERO! They are NOT BOTH brave heroes fighting for each other. One brother put his life on the line to save the other brother. That brother then RAN for his LIFE! That is the REAL story... IDC about the survivors FEELINGS... I care about the legacy of the one TRUE hero... Rest is piece brother....

[@KungPuKitty]

Taylen is a Hero! He deserves to be recognized as one. He literally saved his brothers life! God Bless the family. I pray for Mercy in their grief. 🙏🏼

[@VishusVenom]

By lying there and dying? 😅 He was bait, not a hero.

[@investbo]

A friend of mine and me were planting crops along a stream under the tree line cover in east San Diego county 14 years ago. A Cougar crept up on us as dusk hit. After it was dark, we could hear it using the sound-cover of wind blowing leaves to creep around; they're smart AF! After firing our shotgun at the direction of it several times, it still wouldn't leave and persisted us! We carefully hiked out of the treeline cover of the creek, and after we got to the clearing, it stopped following us. They're 100% fierce! I checked his tracks the next day and scouted him jumping down from a tree. Must've been an easy, 200+ lbs male. They're fearless, and no bullsh!t!!

[@ericx7476]

A cougar in San Diego ?

[@TomCatStewart]

Yes. There are mountain lions in San Diego.

[@TheUnholyPosole]

​@@ericx7476...yeah they come in for the easy food (pets)

[@mikefabs5.0]

They are everywhere the DNR just doesn't like the public to know for some reason. I have one living somewhere around me northern Mi

[@spottidottie5849]

@@ericx7476 Tons n tons of backcountry in San Diego County, lots of mtn lions and hiking trails!

[@LilyfromUruguay]

It's scary because they knew how to deal with the situation and yet it wasn't enough. Best wishes of healing and peace from Uruguay.

[@paulb1915]

Difficult to say they knew how to deal with the situation, when they clearly were not prepared. Tragic.

[@druxkro4442]

They did what was recommended in the situation. But nature is unpredictable you never know what can happen

[@Baneslayer]

Clearly they did not know how to deal with the situation and that is piss poor advice being given out. It won't protect or save you if the lion wants to attack you... HOPE is not a plan.

[@ranchodeluxe1]

​@@druxkro4442What's recommended by college boys will get you killed.

[@KillahBC]

They unfortunately received poor advice. Same thing happened to a woman in Oregon. Hate to see this happen to fellow hunters. Wish they were armed

[@codywillis9882]

What is the point of ridiculing these poor young men for what they did/didn’t do? This is a rare and tragic occurrence folks. 🤦‍♂️

[@Aman-rs4uz]

Agreed

[@MeBihhhh]

Maybe don’t walk into apex predator territory for a hobby

[@tommyvigil306]

Not rare but tragic.

[@dustintaber]

I don’t see ridicule but raising awareness for what to bring with you in the wilderness to preserve one’s life

[@sunnygirl9691]

No one needs to ridicule anyone HOWEVER people are RIGHT to acknowledge there was an egregious error made here that could have been avoided.

[@unknownunknown-jc6iy]

Same thing nearly happened to my older brother, he was armed though, and blew that thing away. Never go alone (even with a friend or family) without being armed. Nature will win. They have in this case. RIP

[@MultiSkyman1]

A couple of months ago(Northern California) I was walking home from work on a dark street at 1 in the morning. Something jumped out of the bushes near me and ran across the street. I said "what the hell was that"! I followed it across the street to get a look, it was a Mountain Lion! Needless to say a slinked back across the street!!

[@Pledgeman]

I’ve lost a brother to different circumstances. Sorry for your loss. Always have a way to protect yourself!

[@tyedyemike7425]

was he also a tard?

[@1469roach]

Sorry for your loss.. I lost my brother in a car accident when I was 21 and he was 23.. his friend lost control of his car and they both died on impact =/

[@chriscota1635]

@@1469roachI’m sorry for both of your losses. I lost my brother as well. He was 23 as well. Car accident. He was the driver and was going way too fast with the best intentions. He Trying to get a family member home so that person wouldn’t get in trouble. That was in 2017. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about him and miss him dearly

[@ApocalypticSigns]

So sorry for your loss, but its kind of your fault! Is really what you're implying. Dude loses his brother and the internet losers still have to come out to show that they know better. Good grief.

[@candicewhittlesey6343]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@thomasbabcock5174]

If no firearm..at least carry bear spray. 😢

[@Mere-Lachaiselongue]

Bear spray against a mountain lion sounds like a bad idea but what do I know.

[@TempoMontages]

@@Mere-Lachaiselongue better than nothing we are talking about california where its almpost impossible to carry a gun

[@marleeamato4944]

@@Mere-Lachaiselongueanything better than nothing

[@StewCrew66]

@@Mere-Lachaiselongueit works better than on bears…

[@abatt4233]

It's amazing,in Asia all people have to defend themselves against Tigers, Bears & Crocodiles is a big stick and it usually always works. But in America it's always "Git your guns!".

[@darthjarwood7943]

brothers have been dying for each other for millennia...this is why we have survived to be the most dominate animal on this planet...R.I.P. to another human warrior that died so his brother could live and continue our species

[@amybrawn4271]

My heart goes out to this family. Especially the brothers they did what any family member would do in this terrible situation. I hope Wyatt recovers well

[@tonalddrump5554]

I never enter the woods without a pistol. God bless these kids.

[@morrismonet3554]

Or the hood. LOL

[@happyfisherman4432]

typical city dweller response

[@tonalddrump5554]

You know not of which you speak my child

[@tonalddrump5554]

@@happyfisherman4432 you know not of which you speak my child

[@waynewayne4227]

​@@happyfisherman4432typical snowflake response

[@mileshamblen9982]

90 pounds, holy Jesus... You might think that's small at first but when you have a firm understanding of cat fast muscle twitch fiber strength and speed, the 4 inch teeth and claws are just like knives. Too bad they didn't have pepper spray or a pistol.

[@turkey4957]

Was thinking this same thing how it’s crazy a 90 lb canine is easy to stop for an adult male with maybe only moderate injuries, their mouth is all they have as a real weapon where cats have deadly claws and are far faster and all like you say. A 90 lb cat is a killing machine

[@consciousmachine4138]

90 lbs made me cringe, too. That's That's big cat!

[@donblaese9230]

90 pounds isn't a big lion. They get twice that big.

[@mileshamblen9982]

@@donblaese9230 Twice as big twice as slow.

[@kevinmoore4807]

Twice as strong ​@@mileshamblen9982

[@shyrarushing3859]

My heart goes out to him and his family! Sending so many prayers to this young man! 🙏🏾 ❤

[@ToliveisChristPhilippians121]

Sorry for your loss. Praying for you! ❤ God bless! :)

[@erelpc]

What about the innocent lives they were taking as hunters?

[@user-bj6rl5he1g]

This is a tragic loss. I wish him a speedy recovery and condolences to the family. 🙏

[@tyedyemike7425]

no

[@soapbullet-tq8zf]

@@tyedyemike7425take a walk you &##

[@sophieboisvert2886]

No it’s not. Many innocent animals will be saved now that they can’t hunt anymore. Truth is ugly get use to it I don’t care about your feelings I care about real victims and they are no real victims.

[@soapbullet-tq8zf]

@@sophieboisvert2886 I don’t care if it was your kid

[@smack9516]

@@tyedyemike7425🫵🤡

[@Adrian-Hope]

Everyone who's ever lived in that area knows that's mountain lion country

[@jameshinton429]

There are tons of “mountain lion country” in California, even in the cities.

[@edd752010]

This is what happens when you make hunting mountain lions illegal. They become fearless of humans and overpopulated

[@bmxnc22]

LOL yeah and the west used to be Grey Wolf territory til us humans said we're done with your shit.

[@likethatidea9899]

@@jameshinton429 Yeah gee, I wonder why.

[@jameshinton429]

@@likethatidea9899 not allowed to hunt them for one.

[@wyattmckay9363]

Axe , gun , bear spray going into the woods not prepared is not smart

[@fivedesert3675]

Oh you calling them stupid and blaming this victims huh?

[@miked8728]

@@fivedesert3675yes that’s exactly right 🤡 🐱

[@mightyfraserriver977]

Going into the woods without a knife is suicide. Even the cave men broke rocks to shards and attached it to sticks.

[@RagnarokPKXD]

​@@fivedesert3675 definitely

[@meansswing]

Wow so brilliant after the fact. You so smart.

[@delciagarcia8287]

My heart goes out to this precious family. So sorry for your loss. 💔🙏

[@philpalmer4877]

Terrible tragedy for the family, but those boys did their best....one saved the survivor. Just surprised they didn't at least have a hunting knife, let alone a pistol on them. Also, shocked the first group of cops wouldn't kill it on site considering it was over the body.

[@steve_anderson]

Yeah, it probably bailed pretty quick I imagine. They didn't get the chance, maybe?

[@JBC33]

If there was any chance he was still alive they wouldn't want to miss or have the bullet go through the lion and hit the guy. At that point they probably weren't 100% if he was alive or dead. Last thing they want is to accidentally shoot him.

[@patrickgarrison7640]

It's Kalifornia, people are expendable, wildlife is not. 😵‍💫

[@right584]

​@@patrickgarrison7640 or maybe the cops didn't want to risk shooting the victim

[@osamanazzal4302]

@@patrickgarrison7640 Wildlife was there first. Deal with it.

[@abritandhisbikeinpoland6802]

We have wasps in the Uk, they sting a bit, but you get over it! Walking, mountain biking, camping, and especially living etc etc in an area where, bears , wolves and big cats roam is pretty much beyond the wildest dreams of most British and European people! The closest we get to such animals is in a Zoo!

[@saltysailor141]

I’m from Alaska…I wouldn’t trade the Wild for the world. I’ve got wolves on my property. Bear…Wild…..everywhere you turn.

[@DineroSucio754]

Europe killed off all the local big fauna, that's just sad

[@user-lt1jd1ye3v]

It’s crazy because apparently in the west you aren’t allowed to hunt wild mountains etc which would probably be beneficial to the environment if controlled. The west is wild

[@vhsplays3560]

Saw many bear in my day in Canada, only one mountain lion though. You never see them they just see you

[@right584]

Not in eastern europe

[@DaMasterTroll1483]

I have a twin brother and this makes me cry. God rest his soul, warriors never die ❤️

[@AlyssaAlyrics]

This made me cry. I can only imagine the strength it took to run from the scene. His brother would have died for nothing if he chose not to run.

[@stephaniewalsh67]

Such a terrible incident. So sad for the surviving brother and his grieving family.

[@tonyprice2256]

OMG! What a beautiful cat you have there.

[@stephaniewalsh67]

@@tonyprice2256 thats my Lily. She is my love.

[@tonyprice2256]

@@stephaniewalsh67 No doubt. Cali is my best friend in the world. I am not sure of her age, but she is most likely about 15. She used to be wild and feral. She is in great physical health and sweet as can be.

[@bestill365]

Something like this happened to my brother-in-law, but with a bear. My brother-in-law had a gun and shot the bear in self defense. The bear's pelt is now hanging on his wall.

[@agandrews7231]

Disgusting!

[@kevinbuda7087]

@@agandrews7231 i found it amusing!

[@noah2339]

@@agandrews7231would you rather the bear be hanging the humans “pelt” in his den?

[@SV-bx5lr]

@@noah2339 I'd rather no pelt be hung anywhere.

[@thishandleistaken1011]

@@agandrews7231 You say it's disgusting to kill an animal in self-defense... wtf? But you probably eat meat. Absolute hypocrisy from you weirdos.

[@TheCrusades1099]

No greater love than this, that a man lay his life down for his brother.

[@youtubeaccount7342]

Died like a true warrior! Laid down his life for someone he loves is a deeply admirable act. Your courage will be remembered brother.

[@halley3825]

R.I.P these young boys. Very sad for they're parents. I believe all lifes matter. Wild animals being killed in their habitat for being wild animals may bring peace of mind but its wrong. People can torture people to death and they still get to live. Yet a predator animal attacks in their habitat and they're killed. In the wilderness, there will always be that risk. You should be educated about it and always bring non fatal protection. There's plenty.

[@fred5149]

Only one brother passed..still sad tho

[@osamanazzal4302]

Agreed 100 percent. They were in wild animal habitat.

[@arlenespencer5850]

I'm so sorry. Condolences to Family & Friends 🕊🙏🕊

[@johnleos1687]

Condolences to the Cougar's family and friends! 💞🐾🐾💞

[@nixonrivera1276]

Why do people ignore the fact that wild animals are unpredictable? Always blows my mind.

[@right584]

I think part of the reason is some recent articles and some "experts" saying things like "These animals avoid humans" "They are scared of humans " "They won't attack you unless you provoked them " "They do not hunt humans " "They are not that agressive" When people read or hear this it gives them a false sense of security and think they are safe going to the wild I'm not demonizing these animals but lets not forget that these are aggressive predators that can easily hunt and kill people

[@shittyyyy1]

When you hike in the wilderness a firearm is a must💯

[@vegasranger]

California hates the 2nd Amendment. Only criminals can have guns in California.

[@BLOXKAFELLARECORDS]

The lion was in his natural habitat. The humans should not disturb my lion friends.

[@longgone9869]

If the cat was healthy I can only assume they stumbled onto a kill site and the lion was simply protecting its food

[@happyfisherman4432]

typical city dweller response

[@rhensontollhouse]

Hey, news flash- mountain lions are roaming the streets of cities in California, are all over rural areas, not just “wilderness”. They have killed people in Orange county. Hardly a wilderness.

[@CYCLONE4499]

A brother gave up his life to protect his younger brother. I cant think of anything more courageous and brave. Love for family conquers all

[@davecurtis8765]

I saw a mountain lion on the road to Mammoth Pool. It was every bit 12ft. from head to tail and it's head was as big as a beach ball. I was amazed at how big it's head was. They don't call them lions for nothing.There are enormous ones out there but you'll hardly ever see them....Until it's too late

[@tomhism]

Never go into nature without a weapon.

[@sierraridgereaper]

🤣🤣🤣

[@leanit5756]

I saw one on Cuesta Ridge, CA, north east of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. This was in the 80s. I was driving, a bit after sun down and the ML was crossing the road in front of me, broadside. Head to tail, that thing occupied the entire width of the one-lane road. I suppose it was living on the prolific range cattle that roam those hills. Anyhow I couldn't help thinking an unarmed man would have no chance in hell against such an animal. Then I thought about how we would go traipsing through the nearby hills of camp San Luis Obispo all night in pitch dark as ROTC cadets, learning dismounted patrolling, laying down quietly in the brush, and so forth.

[@yourface3154]

12ft? Nope.

[@ZacharyWill]

A big beach ball? Or a small one?

[@patriciamurashige6879]

Sooo sooo sad!!! I hate to hear of young people having to go through such a horrible situation.. 😢

[@MeBihhhh]

I mean their stupid hobby was walking into apex predator territory…

[@Joefuggin]

@@MeBihhhhdo you feel better about yourself now ?

[@MusicMovesMe78]

Oh my goodness. I feel for the surviving brother. As someone who has lost a brother, the trauma that he will experience is unbelievable. I hope peace accompanies him on his next journey in life.

[@dinguskhan6173]

90lbs? Thats as big as my brothers malamute and he’s a huge dog. I couldn’t imagine fighting an animal of that size with my bare hands especially one with more agility and larger/sharper claws than a dog. That takes courage. Rest easy, sir🕊️🙏

[@Debnfl]

So sorry for the families loss. Pouring out prayers to God for their grief and praying for a speedy recovery for a very brave young man. So tragic…

[@RigAndRaise]

now we can ask god for something. what about when the kid was getting attacked? where was this god at that point? It's like you people don't know how to think.

[@abstraddic0442]

🙏 Im very sorry for the families loss.

[@Spike-ck5tj]

The surving brother will be devastated, you can't unsee what he has seen. Grief and injuries to deal with. Sending good wishes to him and his family.

[@spiritisalive1]

God be with this family. My heart is so heavy for them. Praying for them during this time of grief.

[@trh1493]

I pray God heals this young man and family during this difficult time..Prayers from Texas ...

[@trh1493]

@@wyomarine6341you are right...its hard to understand why God lets these things happen...but we must always remember that He knows what is best and will always do good...no matter how it looks ...He knows the future and he can bring peace into our hearts trusting our loved ones are with Him 'if they are truly saved' and are His children. Isaiah 55:8🙏

[@avocadoarmadillo7031]

As a kid and younger man I never walked or hiked with a handgun, but now I always carry. More for people with ill-intent than wild animals, but it can be helpful in either case.

[@johnbird9997]

My heart goes out to them. I have two young boys. 4 and 5 yrs. old. I found myself choking up thinking about their family and how hopelessly crushed they must feel.

[@user-wy1tw1hr3m]

MY GOD IM SO SORRY FOR UR LOST I HOPE THAT U CAN RECOVER FROM THIS... YOUR BIG BROTHER WAS PROTECTING YOU AN STILL IS.. YOU HAVE GAINED FEW BROTHERS IM UR BROTHER MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU AN YOUR FAMILY...

[@scottyoung1489]

Mountain Lions don’t have 4” fangs & 20 razor sharp claws for eating veggies.

[@GrumpyCat24]

The cat would have probably kept going about his business had they not started yelling and screaming and waving their arms or threw their backpack towards it. Generally they don't act aggressively unless they're antagonized.... very sad all the way around.

[@Caperkidd-qs8vq]

Devastating, my thoughts and heartfelt condolences to this family.

[@northerngirl4924]

Omg, what a horror story. So sorry for the family’s tragic loss and best wishes for the surviving son.❤️

[@CaptainCrockpot]

Absolutely tragic. The love of the brother is incredible and will never be forgotten by the surviving brother. So sad.

[@dannymunoz926]

“healthy” lions never attack small prey(humans) for food. most likely saw them as threats, felt the need to neutralize them.

[@Armored_Muskrat]

And this matters how?

[@osamanazzal4302]

@@Armored_Muskrat One of them threw a bag at the lion. That’s what most likely set him off.

[@steve_anderson]

I raised a Mountain Lion from a 6-week. cub. Mine got to 100 lbs as he was well-fed. Powerful animals. Big cats have an amazing ability to sense fear. I imagine its because I lived with my cat actually in my home, I've lost the fear of them. I've been around a few known to attack, but have never had a problem. But I've had visitors over that upset my cat the moment they walked in the room. I have no idea what makes big cats stalk some humans but not others. Something is triggered in the cat and they go into "prey stalk" mode with much confidence. I'm no expert by any means. though. Condolences to this family. Very tragic. I still would never go into the wild without a weapon.

[@Goldiegirl2009]

I think that you are correct about giving off a scent of fear that upsets them. Dogs can sense the same too. Recently I watched a video of a news reporter out in the wilderness on a trail doing a story unrelated to mountain lions when one casually walked right by her. She saw it at the last minute but didn’t react to it so she had no sense of fear for it. It just kept going along. I do think the cameraman had a little anxiety about seeing it walk by her.

[@steve_anderson]

@Goldiegirl2009 I saw that video! That was crazy. Like you said... she didn't have time to be scared.

[@randyboisa6367]

Yeah, sure you raised a mountain lion uhhuhh.

[@steve_anderson]

@randyboisa6367 it was the 80s. What can I say. You on X? I'll send you pics. I was fucking handsome back then too! Your life so boring you can't wrap your head around it...hehehe.

[@25wsmfan56]

I never should’ve outlawed mountain lion hunting in California in 1972. They have no fear of humans now.

[@rawbacon]

Always carry a knife, still may not save you but at least you have a fighting chance.

[@weeaboo-warrior]

If they both had combat knives and knew how to use them that cougar would have been shanked to death in 30 seconds. Unfortunately most people don’t have the grit or skill to do that.

[@IdahoSewing]

I was convinced about that 30 years ago by an article in Field and Stream, where a Canadian mother fought a cougar bare-handed for two hours, so her children could escape. When help came, she was still fighting. Once she knew her children were safe, she died. If she'd had even a Mora knife, I think she could have killed the cat in 2 hours of work. Unfortunately, California isn't much more friendly to knives than to pistols.

[@ryangreen1141]

Flying knives from China will kill the lion from a distance

[@joebauers3746]

It's California, unless it is meant to be inserted rectally it's probably illegal.

[@DADDYisGUNNAsonU]

This 💯

[@CallMeMrX]

This is why I find it so baffling when Americans say they would never go camping in Australia because of the snakes and spiders..

[@delivery4114]

Man. This tears me up big time. As a man who has cried very few times in life, I couldn’t imagine losing my brother in this way. What a brave & honorable young man. Mountain lions are the predator everyone seems to forget about. But they are amongst the most dangerous. Be aware & bring a gun. This is why I still carry my .45 in archery season.

[@reactivereplays5666]

I HATE when people cannot just tell the TRUTH! The 21 year old brother was THE HERO! They are NOT BOTH brave heroes fighting for each other. One brother put his life on the line to save the other brother. That brother then RAN for his LIFE! That is the REAL story... IDC about the survivors FEELINGS... I care about the legacy of the one TRUE hero... Rest is piece brother....

[@TheImSource]

Lol you're a weak man. People that say they don't/hardly cry are always the first people to start crying.

[@jimdavies5530]

God bless these boys and the courage they had for one another R.I.P.

[@HamadaSolamon-vf6zq]

Sorry for the loss !

[@jvac1129]

I got stalked by one at night on my bike in G.P. Alberta. I was on a path using my phone to see. It was pitch black. I saw it briefly and heard it growling. Was difficult to peddle fast on a windy path. Forth scariest moment of my life.

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

Grand Prarie has them? That must have been terrifying

[@jaredrogers7863]

"4th scariest moment of my 14 years on this planet" lol, I wonder how many of these LOOK AT ME LOOK AT ME stories in the comments sections are real

[@jvac1129]

@jaredrogers7863 Mines real. I can't speak for the others that you may have read. But people do lie, lol.

[@DkWilliams-bd6lo]

I have a brother , the Love is unconditional. I would have did the same as this kid. Your a hero young man ! Didn't just sit there and watch that happen what Loyalty and Balls ! These two young boys were different. Sad , sad scerniro. May God Bless this Family !

[@Orangeshebert]

My regards to this family. So sorry for your loss.

[@ricka1799]

Horrible nightmare God's speed to Taylen's recovery.

[@goddesstreasure]

Wyatt survived 🙏🏽

[@deak4032]

@@goddesstreasureyou’re not The Goddess.

[@itsnotaboutyou]

@@deak4032she’s the Antler Queen

[@KiwikimNZ]

Condolences! ❤ x so sorry for your loss.

[@Ur2slow4m3]

When I was younger we lived pretty close to the mountains. So it would be my playground I think back of how lucky I am to never have encountered a mountain lion while I was deep in the mountain

[@greenblood64]

How horrible. I’m so sorry. God Bless You.

[@judystine7901]

This is so heartbreaking 💔

[@anthony6m21]

So yall go and track the animal and kill it for what??? Living in its own habitat 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@EricaChavira-on4oz]

It attacked a human, they are always going to find the animal and kill it. That’s just the way it is.

[@anthony6m21]

@@EricaChavira-on4oz dumbest logic ever. “Let me go kill a animal for doing what’s in his nature 😡” 😭😂😂😂

[@Armored_Muskrat]

Because we're animals living in our own habitat too.

[@osamanazzal4302]

@@Armored_Muskrat But they were in the habitat of the mountain lion.

[@anthony6m21]

@@Armored_Muskrat 🤯🤯

[@user-mi2xi1mg3v]

Rip to the brother that lost his life , and hope his little brother gets the help to recover from this traumatic event , God bless the family in this time of need

[@randyboisa6367]

They were not armed because Gavin Newsom prefered it that way.

[@turkey4957]

I detest Newsom and you are wrong. You can open carry in those rural counties and public lands in the woods in California; I’ve visited on many hiking trips and seen open carry in Trinity, Shasta, Modoc, El Dorado Counties lots of times.

[@randyboisa6367]

@@turkey4957 In case you missed it I said Newsome "preferred" it that way, in no way did I say it was Illegal to open carry in the woods. So you are wrong. Dingleberry!

[@cannotbeshaken7889]

@@turkey4957 Although you can still own a gun in Cali, Newsom (if he could) would love to make it impossible. He's said it many times, that he thinks all guns should be illegal. So, if he could, he would.

[@michelepayne3546]

Only THEY know why they did not carry that day, as it was shared that they hunt and fish together. Everything else is just wild guesses and it doesn't do any good to blame others, including the governor. Stop making EVERYTHING political!

[@reiddickson]

@@randyboisa6367Newsom's 'preference' telepathically willed these two young men to not carry any self defense? Wow, he must be very powerful. The news report we're all posting comments on, which you presumably also watched, mentioned that these two frequently hunt in the area. What exactly do you think they hunt with, a slingshot? Clearly they could've been carrying weapons if they chose to. Mindless anti-California folk need to inject this dumb politicization into everything. It's exhausting. An 18 year old just lost his best friend and brother, yet you immediately jump to Gavin Newsom and politics when they're factually irrelevant here? Grow up.

[@longblacktrain411]

Why didn't they have FIREARMS?

[@commonsenseisntcommon1776]

Commiefornia?

[@brentfrank7012]

Because they are in CA where you are not allowed to protect yourself. Our rights are infringed 🇺🇸

[@buckskin64]

Because they live in communist California #FJB

[@tonyprice2256]

Cause California Bro.

[@qmnnvrdyz8965]

​@@brentfrank7012Yup, ridiculous, but I don't think I'd care, if walking in a place where this could happen. I always carried something, when I would do my nature walks, mostly because I live where the Bike Path R was prowling around. The chances of getting caught with something are incredibly slim, and I'd rather take that chance.

[@alyssaj.2659]

I feel horrible for Taylen and his family, but was killing the mountain lion after he already ran away really necessary? I know they said they killed him to protect future hikers but technically us humans are in their territory when in the wilderness.

[@trey6892]

Ask the brothers if it was necessary

[@mikebond6328]

They should have let it keep the boy’s body. They were in its habitat.

[@angelvillegas9604]

Don't mess with humans

[@longharryhard2carry477]

This is a prime example of it's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have referring to a firearm

[@ernestnelson2407]

did the dogs really only take 45 seconds to track the cat. There is no escape when they release the hounds

[@kathysmith4912]

That sucks for the mountain lion. Only doing what comes natural to it.

[@davidrivero7943]

No Trail Gun . No Trail .

[@Ericxnugz]

It’s California. It’s hard to get open carry. Love living in Tahoe but it is very dumb how hard it is to get an open carry. Especially with all the bears you run in to up in the high country..

[@davidrivero7943]

@@Ericxnugz Predators of all kinds are everywheres, out there . I will take my chances concealing to all & if Trail Gun is found , I'm calling it an Emergency Signaling Decide . Take it away , impound it. They are Tool, sold daily in America.

[@ShiftedGames]

Why are you talking about open carry? Hunters can carry an unloaded handgun or long-gun while hunting. Hunters can transport an unloaded, openly carried firearm to/from their expedition even in prohibited areas. This is Kelsey, CA - A well known hunting area... No one questions people carrying there.

[@Lalo6169]

@@EricxnugzI always carry the city is not going to come and save you when you’re getting attacked by a feline, the city doesn’t care about you , your only a statistic,

[@billybodybuilder]

Yet that had guns when hunting & killing innocent and beautiful Deer ?? Natures Karma right there !

[@RexDogPets]

The Younger brother proved the old adage "I don`t have to be faster than a Mountain Lion, Just faster than you".

[@kevinbuda7087]

thats cold and heartless. bad timing for your joke.

[@Armored_Muskrat]

@@kevinbuda7087 The younger brother was also cold and heartless. He ran and left his brother to die.

[@kensJAMZ]

A friend and I hiked near clear lake before and was stalked by a pretty big coyote. Stalked us for about 2 miles. It was not even scared of us as we would fake charge it as well and it would just look at us and stare. We didn't know if it was going to become aggressive but we sure weren't willing to find out. We kept a distance at around 100 yards but it was sketchy just stalking us like a cat. We threw rocks at it and he didnt budge. As we got to a angle where wind direction was blowing back towards the coyote, I let off a puff of my bear spray and it took off immediately. You just never know with wild life

[@Bacchante]

Hi fam! Coyotes singing on Cow Mtn in the early am lately. Scary af story! Smart move with the bear spray! This is an instance where the regular spray worked better than the gel!

[@madjack8893]

You always have to have something to protect yourself, at the very least a serrated blade.

[@ThePlainNsimple]

gun

[@rhensontollhouse]

We try carry big walking sticks, formidable knives and, even though it is illegal in California, bear spray.

[@madjack8893]

@ThePlainNsimple Preferably.

[@a.k.salazr]

Or leave nature alone. Easy.

[@userbosco]

This is insane. No EDC? Not that it could have necessarily saved him, but maybe a chance. That poor family.

[@Ssenivac]

This is why you never go into the woods without a firearm.

[@cephalotus1013]

And 7-11...church...airplane...oh wait the statistics of attack are higher there than in the 'woods'...where does it end?

[@Trysaratop]

This is so sad to feel so hopeless you had to stop fighting to call for help. I feel so much pain for the brother that survived. He did what he could. That mountain lion came down from hibernation and was super hungry probably hasn’t ate in a very long time. This is very sad.

[@user-bo6rd8vv6e]

A mountain lion sees you long before you see it. A very sad tale of two brothers with outdoor experience, yet sadder still they had no effective means of defense against this mountain lion. I'm wondering if park regulations prohibited them from carrying less-than-lethal and/or lethal means of self defense, or if they just got complacent from their familiarity of the area. Airhorns, bear spray, walking sticks, sheathed hunting knives, and firearms are some of the items the brothers might have found useful to scare off this lion, but for some reason they became defenseless.

[@Blazenwave]

True, so I don't know if it was trying to eat them. They saw it, and it saw them, but perhaps they were far too aggressive trying to scare it off and it attacked. It was a young male cougar (and they were young men) so its possible that this was more of a "fight" than a hunt. Who knows. You wouldn't antagonize a big dog because instinctively you know it might bite you. But we are taught to be "large" and "scary" to predator animals, even if they aren't looking at us for a meal. That might have backfired for these young men.

[@Armored_Muskrat]

@@Blazenwave Well, if you're timid and scared, they're even more likely to be aggressive. Stop giving bad advice.

[@Blazenwave]

@@Armored_Muskrat The advice typically given is to stand your ground, act large, wave your hands, roar, and slowly back away while facing it. Throwing objects at it (as they did) or advancing towards it is just as bad as being timid. Most people wouldn't do that so it isn't mentioned.

[@ralfievaldes343]

Thats why I carry

[@dominics7565]

You carry cause ur scared.

[@randyboisa6367]

carry what? A smelly load in your pants?

[@ralfievaldes343]

@@randyboisa6367 your m..ma loves it though

[@ralfievaldes343]

@@dominics7565 I carry because I ain't stupid

[@Landonmoto39]

@@dominics7565you literally have a comment on this very page that says “stay strapped or get eaten” 🤡

[@joshsanderson5746]

When animals as dangerous as mountain lions don’t fear man anymore, it means it’s time to open up the season! California is so liberal they won’t do it, to them, an animals life is more important than human life! It so sad and very tragic! Praying for the family!

[@osamanazzal4302]

How about just leave the mountain lions alone and only do what you have to do in order to defend yourself against them? Actively hunting them when they’re not doing anything is messed up. They are native species to the habitat and they are more beneficial to the ecosystem than we’ll ever be.

[@tavo2422]

Always carry when outdoors. Even while walking in your neighborhood. I’m sorry for the loss of the young man.

[@SillyZillyAppleTreeComedyHouse]

Condolences to the family! My prayers are with you!

[@MeBihhhh]

Maybe their family would have taught these men some common sense

[@zygotepeyote]

I guess neither brother was armed? Kind of a detail one might want to know.

[@north2green]

i think the news assumes people listening to it have common sense and understood they were not armed considering the only action they took before, after and during being attacked was throwing a backpack at it. Don´t get mad at someone else if you lack common sense, and an IQ higher than 0.1

[@ketarlaing31]

This is so devastating! Sending my condolences to the family🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@sneak916]

*For those that are spreading misinformation* This was in El Dorado County where it is easy to acquire a CCW. Let’s not jump to conclusions and discourage other people from California by making them think they can’t get a permit

[@IvanIvanoIvanovich]

Thanks for being the one person to mention this. To add to your point, this happened on National Forest land where a state CCW is generally accepted outside campgrounds.

[@nattamused9074]

I’m so sad. What a loss. Hopefully his family knows the deep love of Jesus, and can rest assured that Taylon will see them all again.

[@markhyatt2918]

They were hunting and it was too. That's how it works. People can kill things and that's OK, but when an animal kills something, it is bad. Sorry this happened, but they should have known better. Humans are the real killers

[@fred5149]

Good point..as a hunter one should protect themselves better at least a Buck knife

[@anthonybick9264]

Looking for sheds. If they were hunting they would've had a weapon....

[@xubious]

You're an animal

[@Tdr-jv2nc]

I 100% agree with you. I have no sympathy

[@humanbean1424]

When you watch a news section in which a young person have just died, and all you can muster up was "human are the real killers." Than theres something seriously wrong with you. Go live with the grizzly bears and away from human kind please.