Man w/ Knife Vs. Cougar

[Knife Knut]

Abstract:

British Columbia, Canada:

A 62-year-old-man fought a life-and death battle with a cougar last night in

Port Alice, B.C. The man was jumped at about 7:30 p.m. Pacific time,

apparently from behind, by an adult male cougar, while walking on a road on

the outskirts of town. He was being mauled as he turned around to face the

cat, managed to pull out a pocket knife, and stabbed the attacking cougar to

death. He got to hospital in Port Alice, and has since been transferred to

Victoria for plastic surgery.



Full Story:

http://canada.com/vancouver/story.asp?i ... 5ADCEA1E28}



My two favorite comments after story:

I hope he gets to keep the skin.... Adrian Laukkanen

Cast him in Gladiator II !... Jackson



My Comments:

He would have been a lot better off if he had had a better knife like a Police, Military, Endura, Chinnook, etc,..... but the best survival knife is the one you have with you. Also, not all the predators we have to worry about are human.



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[kraziekurtis]

Whoa!!

Cougar attacked the wrong man <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

Wonder what that cougar would look like if the man was toting a Perrin FB or Temperance FB <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

Edited by - kraziekurtis on 8/3/2002 10:22:26 PM

[glockman99]

He got the job done...He survived, and the big cat didn't. I guess that the knife that he used worked "well-enough", but I AM a little surprised that he was able to open that folder while under attack, without the benefit of "the Spyder-hole" or at least thumb-studs...

Man with pocket knife...1
Cougar..................0

Dann Fassnacht Aberdeen, WA glockman99@hotmail.com ICQ: 53675663

[kraziekurtis]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size=1 face=arial>quote:<hr height=1 noshade>but I AM a little surprised that he was able to open that folder while under attack, without the benefit of "the Spyder-hole" or at least thumb-studs... <hr height=1 noshade></BLOCKQUOTE></font><font face='Verdana, Arial, Helvetica' size=2>

I was thinking about that too, cougars mustn't be as fast as we thought, or that guy doesn't get shocked in anything and can keep his cool in any situation.

[SpyderNut]

Let's not forget that this fellow wasn't a spring chicken either to boot. At 62, this gentleman was probably a 'grandfather' type, and not a Navy Seal. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> Of course, I too find it simply astounding that the guy had enough wits around him at the time to fish out a knife. (Hey, you gotta' do what ya' gotta' do, right? <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>) It looked to me like a Buck 110 (112) Series folder.
I'm just glad that this story had a happy ending. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> I guess it just goes to show what kind of difference a little bit of blade can do for you.

Take care,

Mike

[Al]

He must have opened the knife with both hands while the Cougar was on his back, then turned round to use it. If it had attacked to the front, it may have been a different ending, since the knife was not a 'one handed opener'....

[glasshartt]

All I can say is "Wow."

Linda

<img src="http://www.spyderco.com/forum/spyder.gif" border=O> Integrity is being good even if no-one else is watching <img src="http://www.spyderco.com/forum/spyder.gif" border=O>

[sam the man..]

Oh W<img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>W!!

Sam

have bone implant will travel..

[Sword and Shield]

That gent's lucky he had a blade. While it is possible to beat a cougar in hand-to-hand combat, the blade made defense of his life much easier.

Keepin' it real...real sharp, that is.

[glockman99]

"While it is possible to beat a cougar in hand-to-hand combat..."

I don't know about THAT...You ought to see my hands after a short "play-session" with just my little 1-2 pound kitty...Much less a LARGE cat!

Dann Fassnacht Aberdeen, WA glockman99@hotmail.com ICQ: 53675663

[dialex]

I saw once at a hospital a 6 foot tall man, big as the door and no older than 45. I thought in the first moment that he was attacked by some jerks as he was full of bruises and some awful scratches on his face. When he said that he was attacked by his cat - note that it was an ordinary cat, just like most of us have at home, I just couldn't belive.
I think that this gentleman that fought with the Jaguar was brave and lucky.

[Alan2112]

If that cat had nine lives, he just spent them all, WHEWW! Yes, I know, I watch the Vacation movies to much. RKBA!

[Al]

I think we'll all be changing to a bigger EDC this now...just in case a 'Big Pussy cat' jumps out at ye...lol. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

Have you Clipped on your Spyderco today?...it could save your life. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

[java]

Al,

Maybe ye had best carry a Catcherman too!!

Here's one for Chinook, Samo, 103 and the rest of the Spydie Anglers.

http://www.igorilla.com/gorilla/animal/ ... ttack.html

The Animal Attack files has the Man-v-Cougar story and other interesting "It's a Jungle Out There" stories. All-consuming reading! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>


Stay safe! Stay sharp! <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

[Al]

Java ~ Holding up 'Catcherman' would be like holding up a wee penknife against one of these 'Fish Missiles'! Jeez...even a Magnum Handgun wouldnae stop it!. I'm Glad we've only leaping Salmon to watch in the bonnie rivers nothing too dangerous.<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

[toothed]

Why is this man's knife being held in a ziplock bag? Evidence? Is there a possibility that he could be charged for an offense?

Was the knife an illegal carry? Of course, it was self-defense in this case but in certain locations those cougars may be protected by law.

Is there a follow-up to this story? Just wondering.

[cmassicotte]

Bear Spray? Now I have to get Bear Spray?

Geez! I think my Milie just became my every day carry.

Chuck

There is no right way to do a wrong thing

[Knife Knut]

They changed the story!

Knife Knut on a shoestring budget.

[CalypsoKid]

Although my experience with a copperhead snake certainly can't compare with a cougar, it amazed me that I did the right thing very quickly and without even thinking: I cut his head off. I was working out in the woods and was carrying a long pipe with a chisel tip that we used to deforest the area so they could plant softwood tree's. I saw that snake and then his head was off without even thinking.

I'll bet it was the same way with MR Parker, he had that knife out and open and in that cougars neck without even thinking.

Neat story, I hope he heals up quickly.

~C

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COUGAR
Felis concolor

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HABITS AND HABITATS
Cougars are secretive, solitary hunters that feed primarily on white-tailed deer but will also eat smaller game such as opossums, rabbits, mice, and even insects if food supplies are limited. Cougars are skilled night hunters with excellent eyesight and superb hearing. They run swiftly, are agile climbers, and can even swim. Rather than simply chasing after their food, cougars prefer stalking their prey at close range, utilizing the element of surprise. At the last moment, a cougar may leap as far as 20 feet or more onto the animal's back. Strong jaws and long canine teeth then make it possible for cougars to kill their prey with one bite to the nape of the neck. After an initial feeding, a cougar may cover the carcass with leaves or other debris to be saved for a later meal. Cougars begin breeding at about 3 years of age and may mate during any season. Typical litters of 1 to 6 kittens are born after a gestation period of 82 to 98 days. Their eyes open in 8 or 9 days and the young are weaned in 2 to 3 months, though the kittens may remain with the mother into their second year. Cougars can occupy a variety of habitats from coastal swamps to mountain slopes. These large predators require extensive, undisturbed forested areas that also support adequate white-tailed deer populations.

Edited by - CalypsoKid on 8/7/2002 7:59:06 AM

[java]

Chuck,

Just don't get confused and buy the Bearomone spray - that'll attract em! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

Calypso,

Thanks for the excerpt on Habits and Habitats! Knowledge is power! I Grew up on a farm in Morgan Hill CA before Silicon Valley blighted the area and have faced cougars twice in the foothills of the Coastal range - both times head-on. They are truly magnificent animals but usually back down when faced with a larger calm human. Encrouching on their habitats can deprive them of their natural prey and may embolden them more towards attack however. Runners and bicyclists have been attacked more recently along the west's coastal ranges. The moving human is usually more focused on his activity and the cougar's belief of prey in flight is triggered. All documented attacks I have read of this nature have come from the back.

I was fortunate enough 2 years ago to be tailed by a bobcat in Mt Madonna State Park while trail running. When I caught sight and faced the little beauty, he stopped and backed off about 20 yards. As I continued running I cast a wary glance his direction and we maintained 20 - 30 yards separation for another mile before he grew tired of the "chase" and bounded up-slope through the redwoods. Point is wild animals, feline in particular, are unpredictable. I was larger than this wild "kitty" and outweighed him by a good 130 pounds. I had my G10 Rookie IWB and was reay to deploy it if necessary. I have no idea why a wildcat would play cat-and-mouse with me for about a mile. I felt no fear and to this day felt fortunate to encounter such a beautiful animal in a most unusual manner.

Stay safe! Stay sharp! <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>