In the last decade there have been less then 10 cases of a mountain lion attacking a human in Wyoming. It’s unusual as mountain lions tend to shy away from humans.
Dustin Britton was camping in Shoshone National Forest in Wyoming, gathering and cutting some firewood for his camp when he noticed the mountain lion stalking him. He tried to back away but the lion attacked him. He defended himself with the only thing he had with him of any size, his chainsaw.
Dustin said it was like a full grown man had tried to tackle him. The chainsaw apparently grazed the lion in the shoulder laying open a wound. It retreated after being injured.
Dustin only suffered a small puncture on his arm, other than that he was fine. Dustin, a former marine, is lucky to escape with such minor injuries.
Authorities killed the lion after it killed one of the dogs that tracked it down. Authorities said the lion was only 4 or 5 years old and was in a state of severe starvation.
Dustin. buddy…you get my vote for the Chuck Norris Award of the Year.
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