If Attacked, Fight Back!

that's what i'd do

That's what Chuck Norris would do...

Dancing to the notes of Y.M.C.A. won't impress the mountain lion.

Sacrificing a baby may save your life.

The mountain lion may attempt to throw arrows at you.

Thus allowing your chiropractor to finally buy that BMW.

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f650biker says:

Wandering in the woods is dangerous.
It is also dangerous in Hanover.
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Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

meta59361 says:

fight back!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

m3mn0n says:

Should be..

"IF ATTACKED, PLAY DEAD IN FETAL POSITION"

Hey, it works for bear attacks.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

mfalk15 says:

if attacked.. scratch ur last requests in the dirt as fast as u can before it all goes dark
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

sheltz32tt says:

Mountain lions attack to eat. you play dead you are dead
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

stits says:

Nice, what about using mace against a lion? Frankly I'm afraid it would rape me.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

agraham208 says:

You could always bite him back, let him see how it feels.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

micros_zzzz says:

Why not just carry a gun and then you could shoot it.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Rip-Saw says:

Your only hope, unarmed, against a mountain lion is bigger prey walking by :/
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Bears and mountain lions are different. Most bears will give up after a bit (hence why you play dead), mountain lions won't stop so you need to fight back and try to scare it off. They only attack if they think they will win.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

cardhouse says:

OFFER CHlLD TO MOUNTAIN LION AS CONSOLATION PRIZE
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

difusion11 says:

That sign's not funny, thats what youre supposed to do
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Wild in AK says:

Jade you're wrong about bears.

With Grizzlies you play dead unless you feel the bear is going to eat you.

With black bears you always fight back because they see you as a food source and they are much smaller than grizzlies.

You should use the same tactics with Black bears and Mountain lions. You play dead with Grizzly bears unless you think you're going to die and have no other choice.

Go look at my bear photos here, all grizzlies, and check out their claws. They can shred humans.
www.flickr.com/photos/amalgamutt/sets/7215760 1931087963/

Also - never run from any of these animals because then you trigger their "chase the prey:" response. This is why you back away slowly.

Another important thing to do is never cower or run when a bear charges you. It's usually a bluff. If you stand your ground with bears, most of the time, they'll back off. I don't know if this applies to mountain lions though.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

jmaster029 says:

Keep your kids in front of you at ALL times.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

macmcrae says:

Warning: Taking advice in flicker comments may be harmful to your health.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

mark sebastian says:

sacrifice your child!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

jnordmar [deleted] says:

seen on digg.com
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

marcof says:

always carry a phaser into the woods.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

simsysims says:

i heard that light sabers are good as are tins of whiskers.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

zubbmas says:

Pull up your Haymakers and start swinging, that's what I would do.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Kris Taeleman says:

Hehe, I also encountered a version of this sign in Arches N.P., Utah.

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Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Nessie40 says:

Always hike with a slower friend.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

gags_d_rebel says:

but can lion read this instruction ?
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

DijitalJB says:

seen on digg.com
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

izzmeister2001 says:

Run Forest Run!!!!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Naruwan says:

"seen on digg" - who cares?
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

DBarefoot says:

Can I use this in the Hall of Technical Documentation Weirdness: www.darrenbarefoot.com/hall? I'll credit you and link to this page.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

altmont says:

My advice would be to pelt the beast with fecal matter that would become readily available to you moments after you encounter the sumbitch.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Mike Zienowicz says:

Try bargaining with the beast. If that fails, throw your children at it & run.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Caffeine inc says:

children are easier to eat. SAVE YOURSELF!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

andre.ikeda says:

fight back ;]
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

tnlattelover says:

Smokey the Bear is a lot more intense in person!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

spizboogie says:

When mountain lions attack....speak clearly and tell him/her that you are not in the mood to be eaten. Mountain Lions are compassionate and understand human feelings.
Just Kidding, they don't. But for realz though...you're dead!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

thetoadking2revengeofthetoad says:

The third picture:

Pick up children without bending. Hold child in front of you as a human shield.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

your2ndgirl says:

mmmm children
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

_richter says:

how the heck will i pick up my kid without bending???
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

La Mariposa says:

Ha!

Seen on Digg.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

mjaphone says:

As someone who has been stalked by a mountain lion 5 miles into a hike (with heavy camera gear), I can tell you that it was the scariest thing I've ever encountered... and I've seen plenty of bears.

Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

ArghMonkey says:

Did any of you see the zoom in of this picture?

Im frankly shocked but I feel better educated ...

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Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

rooivalk says:

hailing from south africa (where we have [ahem] REAL lions) I think this is actually quite funny. The african lion can weigh up to 300 kilos, and have been known to scale 2 meter high walls with their 500kg prey. I can just imagine the wording on a similar sign here in the bushveld, especially the last bit. "If attacked...well...say hi to grandma for me" :)
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

jerrellew says:

Don't fight back! Instead try to get UN sanctions, then appease the mountain lion. He will certainly back down then.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

ArghMonkey says:

Gee, theres a yank post if there ever was one ...

Why not just be proactive about cougar attacks, invade the forest and butcher all the cougars?

Im trying to get into the u.s. mindset here ...
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

novan_leon says:

Negotiate. Appease. Surrender. Show it you mean no harm. After all, the mountain lion doesn't mean any harm... oh, wait... yes it does. Nevermind.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Dagfinn Ilmari Mannsåker says:

You should post this to the Stick Figures in Peril pool!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

RobCockerham says:

Be large. Shout. Make dual pistols with your index fingers and wave them about threateningly, crossing and uncrossing your arms, gangsta style.
DO NOT use the buffalo stance. The buffalo is a part of the mountain lion's regular diet.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Airchinapilot says:

Does this work on human cougars?
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

cobra98921 says:

See lion, get in car.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

freaky pirate says:

Looks like the person is shielding him/herself with the kid. Shame on that parent!
You have just got to love warning labels.
I once found one with a baby in a box that said,"SUFFOCATION RISK!" on it.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

finao2 says:

Mountain lions are nothing but over-grown house cats...just stoop down low, maintain eye contact at all times and go, "kitty, kitty, nice kitty" Offer some Whiskas or Fancy Feast cat food. You should always carry a can or two for such emergencies. Never give Meow Mix, it makes them very agitated. While distracting the big feline with the gourmet cat food, reach into your holster with your right hand (you are screwed if you are left handed) for your trusty .45 Smith & Wesson. Cock your bad boy and look the fucking cat in the eyes and go, "do I feel lucky?' Well, do ya punk?" any hesitation or sudden movement, put a bullet in between its beady eyes. Watch out for brain stuff.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

cindy47452 says:

I'm glad we don't have those in Indiana. We don't have anything nearly as dangerous as mountain lions or bears. Love the sign.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Scottish Hoosier says:

In Indiana we just have kamikaze white-tail deer.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

elconde says:

I've seen these signs in Santa Cruz, and I've seen these suckers try to attack. They're not that big, so you have a chance if you fight back.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

mashimom says:

Great catch!
Send it to the Stick Figures in Peril group!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

eve.c says:

Ohhh that's so funny!!!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

photomastergreg says:

The left off the most important one. "Bend over with your head between your knees and kiss your butt goodbye!"
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Prankster xD says:

Play dead ;)
Liberty Reserve Scripts
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

jc's photography says:

nice sign picture

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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Dig the Dupe says:

Good to know there are only tigers here around in Siberia.

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

eve.c says:

Dig the Dupe - if you met a tiger, would you fight back??
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

David Jacques-Louis says:

What I would do is Google for "how to fight a tiger" on my PDA and reading the first paragraph of bigcatnews.blogspot.com/2008/01/people-fight- against-tige... If the network is ok. But it's not always online in these areas, I guess.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

imageshark says:

I love the last part "If attacked, fight back" LOL
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

ryan-tennis@sbcglobal.net says:

attack and yell but dont run
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

ryan-tennis@sbcglobal.net says:

mountain lions are not tigers tigers are way more powerful i love nature but its a mystery
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

kpss says:

woooww so good picture :)

kpss
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

foreignobsessed says:

I grew up in California. We'd carry a gun!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

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