A group of five cyclists were riding on a trail in Fall City, Wash., when they were attacked by at least one cougar this past weekend.

  • KnightontheSun@lemmy.world
    18·
    10 months ago

    Why? Because we keep sprawling outwards into wildlife’s territory and act surprised when humans get attacked by the animals we’ve infringed on that are only doing what they do in nature and finally instead of relocating the animal we murder it instead?

    Yah, that is some grade A bullshit.

    • shalafi@lemmy.worldEnglish
      52·
      10 months ago

      Didn’t read the article?

      Mountain lions rarely, rarely attack humans. We have Florida Panthers here, and not a single attack on record in this county. And this is one of the oldest inhabited areas in America, let alone Florida.

      They don’t see humans as food or competitors. A hulking, and beautiful, male came across me on a lonely creek. Probably paused to have a look, but I didn’t see him so much as glance at me.

      The very reason this is news is because it’s so rare.