Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.
May 23, 2012, 08:42:51 pm
Home Help Login Register
News: DATW - radio contest codes and conversation about anything forum! Discover the world from Vancouver and beyond!

DATW Forum  |  DISCOVER ALL THE WORLD  |  discover forum (Moderator: DATWMOD)  |  Topic: cougar attack « previous next »
Pages: [1] 2 Go Down Print
Author Topic: cougar attack  (Read 1646 times)
Loki
Newbie
*
Posts: 20
« on: August 03, 2007, 04:42:00 pm »
A 12-year old boy in BC out camping was attacked by a cougar ( http://www.virtualvancouver.com/news/news-45.html ). Anyone ever been attacked by a cougar? I know when I go hiking I'm always afraid of some kind of wild animal attack such as cougar or coyote.
Logged
Ace
Cosmic
******
Posts: 3509
« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2007, 04:47:48 pm »
I live in Langley, for the most part, and I spotted a cougar in my backyard late one night once.  It's very rare that they would even be in that area, but every now and then I guess they travel.
They usually don't target adults, but small children, with their high pitched screams, could potentially attract a cougar.
Coyotes will leave you alone, btw!
Logged
God
Newbie
*
Posts: 39
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2007, 04:48:44 pm »
If you go hiking out in remote areas always carry bear spray. It may be your best chance for survival should you run into large predators. Unless you can speak to wild animals like I can, you best be on your toes.
Logged
bbybabe
Jr. Member
**
Posts: 98
« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2007, 04:49:50 pm »
I wonder if there is much rabies around anymore?
Logged
Ace
Cosmic
******
Posts: 3509
« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2007, 04:50:19 pm »
Bear spray is good.  That, or a 12 gauge shotgun, if you are allowed to pack one...
Logged
God
Newbie
*
Posts: 39
« Reply #5 on: August 03, 2007, 04:52:51 pm »
Ace I will strike you down with lightning if you dare harm any of my creatures. [Smiley]
Logged
Monique
Cosmic
******
Posts: 4110
« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2007, 04:56:29 pm »
BACK OFF OK, I DIDN'T GO TO THE BAR LAST WEEKEND! [Sad!]

Thats tomorrow night. [Cheesy]
Logged
Ace
Cosmic
******
Posts: 3509
« Reply #7 on: August 03, 2007, 04:56:47 pm »
quote:
Originally posted by God

Ace I will strike you down with lightning if you dare harm any of my creatures. [Smiley]


If I'm out in the bush, and a Grizzly decides he wants me for lunch, I'm afraid I'll have to put a slug in its ass!
Logged
Nat
Cosmic
*******
Posts: 4232
« Reply #8 on: August 03, 2007, 05:05:02 pm »
I know someone who was chased by a cougar while bic riding in the Kootneys.
Logged
Ace
Cosmic
******
Posts: 3509
« Reply #9 on: August 03, 2007, 05:08:41 pm »
quote:
Originally posted by Nat

I know someone who was chased by a cougar while bic riding in the Kootneys.


I remember hearing just a few days ago how a woman riding her bike somewhere in the Rockies was eaten by a bear.
Although very rare, it does happen from time to time...
Logged
raor
Cosmic
******
Posts: 1221
« Reply #10 on: August 04, 2007, 03:35:09 am »
Logged
M Grenade
Cosmic
******
Posts: 2185
« Reply #11 on: August 04, 2007, 03:36:03 am »
I killed a spider today, I feel bad about it [V]
Logged
Annie
Sr. Member
****
Posts: 274
« Reply #12 on: August 04, 2007, 01:50:15 pm »
Big cat attacks here are more numerous in BC than most places. Vancouver Island had more big cats than anywhere because the deer were smaller than just about anywhere. A solo kayaker up near Bella Bella was also attacked this summer, he put the cat in a headlock, dragged it back to his kayak where there was a knife, then stabbed it repeatedly. Fortunately he had a VHF because he was is no shape to start paddling after that, his hand was chewed up pretty good.
Logged
ANGST all odds
Sr. Member
****
Posts: 402
« Reply #13 on: August 04, 2007, 02:38:42 pm »
What was her name?(The Cougar) -lol
Logged
blaze
Newbie
*
Posts: 2
« Reply #14 on: August 04, 2007, 03:15:37 pm »
A cougar attacked a man that was putting out his garbage in Florida a month ago. They found out later it had rabies.
Logged
Annie
Sr. Member
****
Posts: 274
« Reply #15 on: August 05, 2007, 03:28:53 pm »
sorry I was wrong that kayaker was attacked by a WOLF, now that happens a lot less than a puma grabbing your kid by the head and dragging them away
Logged
M Grenade
Cosmic
******
Posts: 2185
« Reply #16 on: August 05, 2007, 03:49:59 pm »
geez, must have been a pup? wrestling a wild animal like that and dragging it.... that would have been an ugly scary scene
Logged
Annie
Sr. Member
****
Posts: 274
« Reply #17 on: August 05, 2007, 03:55:02 pm »
I thought the same, but he was paddling solo down from alaska so he wasn't exactly a two finger typer like myself, but they always seem to attack when they are sick, weakened, hungry, but still, scary I agree
Logged
pimpjuice
Jr. Member
**
Posts: 91
« Reply #18 on: August 05, 2007, 04:28:27 pm »
occassionally i get attacked by cougars.

they tend to be in their 40s, on the plump side, and ferocious.

forget about being able to wrestle them.

bear spray doesn't work on them either.

your best bet is to run for your life!

good thing i have strong legs.

[V]
Logged
Rose Lee
Newbie
*
Posts: 1
« Reply #19 on: August 06, 2007, 04:58:17 am »
ha ha, pimp juice.

REAL cougars are scary! Especially if you like to jog on remote areas with a lot of rock face. Take your dog with you. They'll go for the smaller animal first!
Logged
Loki
Newbie
*
Posts: 20
« Reply #20 on: August 07, 2007, 04:45:25 pm »
Maybe I'll signup for martial arts lessons in case I ever have to wrestle with a cougar. I had bear spray which I carried around whenever I went hiking, only the can is several years old and may not work any more. Maybe I should stare down the nozzle as I try to spray it to make sure it's still in working order. Smiley
Logged
Richards from DV
Full Member
***
Posts: 134
« Reply #21 on: August 07, 2007, 11:00:15 pm »
quote:
Originally posted by Rose Lee

ha ha, pimp juice.

REAL cougars are scary! Especially if you like to jog on remote areas with a lot of rock face. Take your dog with you. They'll go for the smaller animal first!


The golden rule to hiking in bear or cougar country is to bring a freind who runs slower. Ideally that person should have some debilitating injury (like a chronic limp). That way he/she gets singled out and you are left alone.
Logged
Loki
Newbie
*
Posts: 20
« Reply #22 on: August 08, 2007, 12:41:00 pm »
Richards from DV wrote:
"The golden rule to hiking in bear or cougar country is to bring a freind who runs slower. Ideally that person should have some debilitating injury (like a chronic limp). That way he/she gets singled out and you are left alone."
_____________

In that case don't bring a friend, bring someone you really hate. Then you can knock 'em down as you're running away and give them a debilitating injury. Smiley
Logged
supersize me
Cosmic
******
Posts: 2441
« Reply #23 on: August 08, 2007, 12:42:36 pm »
i would let a nice cougar attack me any day of the week and i wouldn't even fight back [Cheesy][Cheesy]
Logged
Gregg
Full Member
***
Posts: 127
« Reply #24 on: August 08, 2007, 01:22:10 pm »
"i would let a nice cougar attack me any day"
^^ then you came to the right place my friend ...
Logged
Pages: [1] 2 Go Up Print 
DATW Forum  |  DISCOVER ALL THE WORLD  |  discover forum (Moderator: DATWMOD)  |  Topic: cougar attack « previous next »
Jump to:  


Login with username, password and session length

Powered by MySQL Powered by PHP Powered by SMF 1.1.10 | SMF © 2006-2009, Simple Machines LLC Valid XHTML 1.0! Valid CSS!