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Mountain Lion

Long hike, big cat!

Angela Montana · September 20, 2024
Long hike, big cat!

Imagine wrapping up a long hike, all tired and ready to crash, only to get back to your car and find… a mountain lion just casually chilling in the shade of your ride. Guess you’re not going anywhere just yet!

Click here to see the footage.

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