Detailed account of deadly mountain lion attack

[@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

[@FIGGY65]

@@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]

..

[@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-1883]

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

[@michaelolson571]

Hats off to the brother for protecting his brother.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@ravenanondaze]

♥️🙏💐

[@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.

[@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!".

[@KungPuKittyRescue]

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.

[@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....

[@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

[@WHOTHESONSETSFREE01]

A 200+ pound one of those things STALKED MY FRIEND DOWN A MOUNTAIN for a little more than a 1/4 mile, COMPLETELY DISAPPEARING at times and then reappearing out of nowhere though he was visually laser focused on it. He emptied a magazine into the woods to hit or possibly scare it but had no luck. It just kept coming. He made it back to his car and got the hell on. Poor boys, rest in peace son.

[@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]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@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!!

[@counterpoint9260]

you were an idiot who just got lucky..

[@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”.

[@brettholt6277]

These things kill they are hard wired to kill.

[@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

[@SionisMills]

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

[@tyedyemike7425]

no

[@sophieboisvert]

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.

[@smack9516]

@@tyedyemike7425🫵🤡

[@smack9516]

@@sophieboisvertlow IQ🫵

[@MrNiceGuy8922]

​@@sophieboisvertyour a loser 💯

[@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.

[@whoto3830]

If you believe you are safe with bear spray when a mountain lion attacks. You're already dead. Mountain lions are ambush predators. You will never see it coming

[@PlayaSzn]

God bless you

[@WinnieTheTrain]

@@Theearthyexplorateur He either made that story up or is just stupid, yeah the cats already knew about him, same thing with bears, they don't just appear from no where, they can definitely smell and follow from a long ways off.

[@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.

[@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.

[@spiritisalive1]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@consciousmachine413]

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

[@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

[@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

[@tavo2422]

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

[@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…

[@solo21381]

@@MeBihhhhdo you feel better about yourself now ?

[@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?

[@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!

[@abstraddic0442]

🙏 Im very sorry for the families loss.

[@jon859]

Ive been within 20ft of a mountain lion staring me down in the wood in WA. He was big and muscular too, well fed I imagine. It didn’t charge me but did walk toward me and i kept backing up till a corner in the trail where I sprinted to my car that was like half a mile away. I know your not supposed to run, but damn let’s just say it was the most intense moment of my life, and im lucky not to be a pile of bloody bones now

[@QUANTRELLBISHOP]

These guys were hunters and never thought to bring a weapon with them

[@Mattjones3rdaccount]

😂😂

[@shyrarushing3859]

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

[@Diana734]

They did not even have a huge ass hunting knife?

[@daveallover]

This what happens when mt lions are no longer allowed to be hunted. They are overpopulated and the deer and elk are nearly gone. They are literally pulling people's pets over backyard fences for food. Just a matter of time before children are being eaten.

[@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 💯

[@patcassidyOutdoors]

I have lived most of my life in Cougar country ... camping out on the ground or in a tent. I feel safer there than in any city park at night.

[@Powell_OBonez]

Same here and I'll agree 100% I still carry to be certain I'm not the cougars next meal though !

[@joeysfather2723]

In the wilderness they got attacked by a wild animal? I’m baffled!

[@RealEyesRealizeRealLiez]

You won't believe how many people go into the woods and come back just fine. You're sheltered

[@scottyoung1489]

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

[@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🕊️🙏

[@londonacheronti4768]

I don’t understand killing the mountain lion, I mean a wild animal is going to do wild animal things especially when we’re on their land. Your pretty much entering their home at your own risk.

[@Armored_Muskrat]

News flash: we're also wild animals. And we're going to do wild animal things.

[@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.

[@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

[@Bader-q7k]

😮

[@brandiwalker4359]

Their karma for all the beings they have killed. They slaughter animals as hunters and yet are called gentle??

[@billcebek9735]

I agree100% . I feel bad for those poor animals they have killed . What go around come around.

[@Bacchante]

Mountain lions kill. Do they have karma?

[@Armored_Muskrat]

So the mountain lion killing many, many times doesn't count as killing?

[@ravenvane2227]

You’re literally glad that two parents lost their son over some stupid animals. Vegans are pathetic.

[@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🙏

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@northerngirl4924]

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

[@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

[@arlenespencer5850]

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

[@johnleos1687]

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

[@Caperkidd-qs8vq]

Devastating, my thoughts and heartfelt condolences to this family.

[@TheCrusades1099]

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

[@userbosco]

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

[@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 🤡 🐱

[@Beparepa]

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.

[@dangerdoberman]

No sympathy from me. Some folks just want to be defenseless.

[@judystine7901]

This is so heartbreaking 💔

[@jimdavies5530]

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

[@Max_Chooch]

Walked out my back door about a year ago and saw one standing in the baby pines about 30 feet away. I whipped out my man and started to pee. It left. That was that. Haven't seen it since.

[@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 🤯🤯

[@madjack8893]

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

[@Public_land_trail_cams]

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.

[@tpell8076]

Dudes got attacked by a mother fucking mountain lions. They just got unlucky. Not a question of being armed and prepped for battle when recreating in nature

[@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” 🤡

[@ToliveisChristPhilippians121]

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

[@erelpc]

What about the innocent lives they were taking as hunters?

[@cheektowagamusic963]

Never ever go into the woods without some form of weapon, or bear spray at the very least.

[@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.

[@Easternworld420]

Killed the mountain lion for WHAT? For being alive in its home? No if public safety is the issue then TELL THE PUBLIC NOT TO GO. Humans are SICK!

[@osamanazzal4302]

Agreed 100 percent. Humans should not go into the woods if they’re worried about encountering mountain lions.

[@HamadaSolamon-vf6zq]

Sorry for the loss !

[@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!

[@ernestnelson2407]

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

[@Kattaz0309]

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

[@LotsofStuffYT]

Out of the 32 years I have been hunting I have been tracked by a mountain lion at least twice, and never saw it, only it's tracks over the top of my tracks.

[@NoelGonzalez-m8c]

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...

[@greenblood64]

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

[@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.

[@HairyGrenade]

Why track and kill the mountain lion? You're in it's habitat

[@pumpkinfield100]

Agree. What happened is horrible and I feel bad for the family, but it doesn’t mean we should be killing animals for them being animals

[@fredthicksjr2788]

For a mountain lion to attack an adult human is very rare they are usually shy of humans , this one has lost any fear of a human let alone two , he’s either sick or has turned into Mankiller ,

[@mikebond6328]

Yeah. They should have let it keep the boy. They were in its habitat.

[@pumpkinfield100]

@@mikebond6328 Do you often go to other people property without permission? Do you kll them when they are not happy to see you? Same here: respect animals and their property. They respect you, they don’t come to your house, they mind their business.. people are awful

[@Armored_Muskrat]

@@pumpkinfield100 Guess what, we're apex predators too. No different from the mountain lions. Stop hating your own kind, it's repulsive.

[@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.

[@jpeyrol5023]

But other than ccw, why not to belt a bowie or a toothpick? As Italian I believed that anyone has one in USA. In my alone hiking, in stray dogs areas, I had always a tall and thick staff and a knife. I did rotate between a Buck 120, a nine inch spanish bowie, a CS tanto, and our places are a lot less dangerous than yours.

[@ricka1799]

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

[@goddesstreasure]

Wyatt survived 🙏🏽

[@Raynai87672]

@@goddesstreasureyou’re not The Goddess.

[@itsnotaboutyou]

@@Raynai87672she’s the Antler Queen

[@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.

[@Reed411]

He might have saved his brother if he didn't run. I'm sure he'll deal with that forever, that's the sad part.

[@cherylhaskell9830]

Begs the Question: WHY didn't these young men have a weapon to protect themselves

[@tonyprice2256]

Because they are in California, and didn't want to get into any trouble with the 'law'. Cougars are protected there. You can't just shoot them until AFTER they have caused harm. And even then the average person has to apply for and pay for a special permit.

[@shondrawhite9317]

​​@@tonyprice2256why didn't they have bear spray? Anything at all... Even a loud whistle... Anything.. nope. Uneducated about their surroundings

[@tonyprice2256]

@@shondrawhite9317 I know right? It is a terrible shame what happened there. Sometimes life deals out some very harsh lessons. The best we can do is learn something from them. Bear spray is always a good idea to have to deal with wild animal encounters and bad human animal encounters.

[@Stewalebeth]

@@tonyprice2256this is incorrect. You can shoot/kill a mt lion in California if acting in self defense. You just can’t hunt them.

[@tvviewer4500]

@@tonyprice2256 are cougars and mountain lions the same thing?

[@BS-dq1kz]

I was stalked by a big cat once when I was 20 yrs old. Some people don’t believe there are mountain lions in Appalachia Va but there are. I lived in Big Stone Gap, Appalachia, Wise Va area. My son’s dad worked in those coal mines 20 years ago so I moved there with him. We had a toxic relationship. One night, I got out of the car on Black Mountain(highest point in Ky and maybe Va too) to walk because I was mad. He drove off. It was very dark on the top of that mountain. Idk about now but back then, there weren’t street lights on Black Mountain. Only the moon and stars allowed me to somewhat see, once my eyes had adjusted. I sensed(or maybe I heard)something behind me as I walked and every time I turned around, I could just barely make out the silhouette of a large cat hunkered down. It would hunker each time I turned around. There were also moments I could see a flash of its eyes glowing back at me. I was young and dumb and was hoping my eyes were playing tricks on me. I was scared but not as scared as I should’ve been. My ex drove back up the mountain to get me and I clearly heard the cat pounce off back into the woods surrounding us. I was out there 15-20 mns walking and believe the cat came upon me later into my walk. If it had more time to check me out, I think I could’ve been its midnight snack. I think back to that night occasionally and realize how lucky I probably was. A year or two later, my ex was at one of the mine sites sitting in his truck. He snapped a pic, with one of those disposable cameras, of a large mountain lion standing on top of a pile of lumber(it may have been rock or coal but a pile of something)and it was big! I can see how easy it is for them to kill unsuspecting humans. I’d never go into those types of environments now without a gun.

[@mrwelshaviation_024]

Yes it’s really sad but they shouldn’t have killed the lion, it was in its natural habitat doing natural things

[@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 !

[@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.

[@masterminemountaineer]

Last I checked two wrongs don't make one right. Those kids were in the mountain lions territory. I guarantee that animal was only defending itself and its territory to the invaders. The kids were in the wrong place at the wrong time. So killing the Lion is how to justify the situation. I think not, sorry for the lose. But murdering an innocent animal in its own environment is just not right.

[@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?

[@queenwinning]

I wish they had taken protection. The horror those brothers endured. R.I.P. to the brother that died. Praying the other brother. 💔

[@billybodybuilder]

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

[@codyodom6114]

This is gonna be a movie one day

[@andrewmahaffey6044]

Shot in the air to scare the mountain lion off?? Are you f’ing kidding me… what a joke. Just killed a human being but preserve the life of a deadly animal..

[@chicoclint]

They eventually killed the cat. I doubt they knew for sure if the kid was alive or dead at the time, and didn't want to risk accidentally shooting him.

[@doublevision84]

Even having a knife on you would give you the edge on a mountain lion. Trying to fight it without a weapon you lose.. that sucks that would be a horrible way to die.

[@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

[@jasononeal]

a simple reminder of how powerless we truly are when walking in the wild...

[@TheUnholyPosole]

... maybe you, bro. Not me.

[@mikebond6328]

Equalizer.

[@Armored_Muskrat]

Unless you actual use your brain and equip yourself to NOT be powerless.

[@jasononeal]

@@Armored_Muskrat so equipment makes one powerful...?

[@osamanazzal4302]

@@Armored_Muskrat True power comes without equipment.

[@emmettsampey5046]

10mm. Rip, and prayers for the family

[@inetcrimes]

Yeah I have 879 wooded acres most of the time I'm in a Polaris Ranger Northstar but never go out on the land without my Glock 20. Big cats and Bear are abundant out on my land and thankfully the Polaris will normally scare them off so I've never had to use it on wildlife. That said if you are walking and sneak up on a cat or a bear they will attack you 9 times out of 10...

[@a.k.salazr]

Circle of life

[@kevinbuda7087]

@@a.k.salazr thats rather cold

[@AngelWest58]

@@kevinbuda7087 as is nature

[@kevinbuda7087]

@@AngelWest58 t as humans we have a choice of what and when to say it. a conscience.

[@jimmyruger7529]

fired shots to scare it , ??? WHAT THE FUCK

[@countrygirlxo7188]

As a older sister, I couldn’t live with myself if my sister was in danger. I would proudly die protecting her. 🫡🌹🙏

[@kevinbuda7087]

well I should hope so! And I would die to protect you. Get yourself some little self defense spray and always have it at the ready and dont trust anyone.

[@jonniangel3764]

That’s not true. You never really know what you would do in a situation until you’re really in it. Please get off your ridiculous high horse

[@countrygirlxo7188]

@@jonniangel3764 lol I’ve been in situations. Don’t tell me how I would handle stuff. You don’t know me at all. Get off your high horse, going around judging others.

[@DEALWITHTHEDEAD]

I live on the Appalachian mountains, on 136 acres, we do not leave the house without being armed,

[@hegilliam]

Against what, the deer? When was the last time a human was killed in these moutains by anything other than a deer, a car, or a human?

[@a.k.salazr]

Well well well looks like these “hunters” met an actual hunter. This is the cycle of life

[@dreamgaits]

This is so sad. A mountain lion killed two of my dogs on my deck in Calif. Fish and game killed it. I would never ever go into the wild without being armed. That lie of "make yourself look bigger" is so stupid and gives people a false sense of security.

[@planetvegan7843]

My condolences go out to the family of the lion.

[@a.k.salazr]

I hope those dogs were not left alone and it wasn’t negligence

[@charlesben9104]

your fault for not having the dogs caged in. as a human, you shouldve known better.

[@Bacchante]

So sorry for your loss! I would be so devastated if that happened to me 😔