How to Survive Animal Attacks

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Prevent an encounter by wearing a bell or other noisemaker to scare off any mountain lions that might be nearby.

   Mountain lions, like most cats, don't want to attack prey that will fight back. , If your hiking companion is smaller than you, hoist them onto your own shoulders. ,, Cross both arms behind your head to shield the back of your head and neck.
   
   Crunch your shoulders up around your ears to protect your neck and throat.
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   Step 2: Stand your ground.

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   Step 3: Make yourself scary by yelling

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   Step 4: holding out extra clothing like wings

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   Step 5: or climbing onto someone's shoulders.

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   Step 6: Fight back by throwing rocks and spraying pepper spray if the mountain lion doesn't back off.

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   Step 7: Protect your neck if the cat attacks.

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