Mountain Lion Vs. Big Ol’ Buck: A Wild Western Showdown in Colorado

* Now, butter my biscuit, here’s something you don’t see everyday. A pesky mountain lion up in Colorado got more than it bargained for when it tangled with a big, mean buck.
* Apparently, this mountain lion thought he could make an easy meal outta the buck, but oh honey, was he mistaken. This wasn’t no average, run-off-the-mill stag, no sirree, it put up one heck of a fight.
* This lion-buck tussle was captured on camera by a bystander. Goodness gracious, I’d reckon they got the shock of their life!
* The buck, bless his little heart, was masterfully shakin’ off the cat at every turn. Guess old mountain lion was holding on like he was hanging off a cliff or somethin’, but buck was determined not to end up as dinner.

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Well, well, well, ain’t this just a possum on a gumbush? That mountain lion sure got stuck between a rock and a buck place, if you pardon my pun! After all, isn’t it just karma tellin’ us somethin’ when predator becomes prey? That buck certainly didn’t sign up to be anyone’s dinner, and boy did he make that clear. Mighty impressive, I must say! Now, don’t get me wrong, it’s a tough old world out there and eve’ryone’s gotta eat, but I do reckon that lion will think twice ‘fore messin’ with another buck. A lesson well learned, I say. Bless its heart. Can’t wait to see the next episode of “As the Colorado Jungle Turns.”



Original article: https://www.whiskeyriff.com/2023/12/13/colorado-mountain-lion-holds-on-for-dear-life-in-fight-with-big-ol-buck/

By Sarah Mae Wilson

With her deep passion for traditional country music and a genuine love for the simple joys of life, Sarah Mae brings a unique perspective to our team. At 45 years old, she's a proud woman who has lived her entire life out in the country, surrounded by wide-open spaces and the calming serenade of nature.