Utah man, 70, survives cougar attack while on a solo hike

Ray Nielsen, 70, was hiking alone Thursday afternoon when he was blindsided by a mountain lion. After a brief struggle, Nielsen threw a rock at the animal and it ran away.

Read more about the man's fight for life at KSLTV.com.

[gravitybong]

I met a cougar at a bar and ended up having a kid with it

[-Farms]

This is why whenever I go hiking I always carry my hand gun

[johntomik]

That's why I always hike with Navy Seals

[southwesthardypalms]

I’m so glad they weren’t able to euthanize it!

[LaurenceDay-dp]

Where was his heavy hiking staff? Where was his pistol? Anyone who hikes in cougar territory without protection is asking for trouble.

[alishaliggett]

He’s going back in the canyon after that?? I hope he brings something to protect himself! Even pepper spray that can go 10 feet and hurt their eyes too badly to attack

[kolsen]

And another good reason to hike, bike or boat with a buddy.

[glockgen]

Wow. Close call. Cary bear spay and other items when hicking.

[YoUnOkNoWoK]

Sounds like this man doesn’t prepare for things properly

[j.e.]

Pfft...Who hasn't survived a cougar attack? It can be hard to tell if they're lesbian 🤷‍♂️

[MeoMiyo]

His injuries are from falling down cliff. Show me a video.

[shawnwalden]

been a hard they're hungry or threatened just bought a should harness for when i trail run... hate the added weight. oh well.

[YaYaPaBla]

You’re knowingly in the cats territory. You think you might want to carry a knife or something in case this mess happens!

[Adroit]

Hope he brings a pistol with him next time

[jeremysmith]

The dude was shed hunting during the closure. Poacher!!! That mountain lion attach is simply karma at its finest.

[paintedwarrior]

I'd be carrying a few weapons and even that doesn't guarantee safety

[buzz]

Dayum…That would be a tiktok hit if it was recorded. Glad dude is ok.

[danisyx]

lots of snow herds and predators are low use your head lol

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[rexmasters]

When your old and stupid you never think anything will ever happen to you. I take my military K9 with me on any walk, but then I am armed as well. Make lots of noise while your walking and be ready to deal with what arises.