thingshappening
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I live in paradise but don't take advantage of it enough, mostly because I am scared of mountain lions.
I carry bear spray and a gun, therefore elk, bears, and other less clever predators do not worry me. But a friend told me a story (a true one) of being stalked by a mountain lion on his bike a few years back. The lion followed him all the way home; my friend literally had to walk backwards with his bike for a mile to keep the lion at bay.
I keep reading stories about lions attacking from behind, delivering a lethal blow to the neck. There is just nothing you can do about it; no chance of protection.
I surfed regularly when I lived near the ocean. Sharks didn't bother me a bit. I understand my fear is irrational, and it's keeping me from enjoying Boulder.
Any recommendations to help me get over this fear? I can't even enjoy myself out there. I'm constantly turning around, checking my 6 for lions.:
I carry bear spray and a gun, therefore elk, bears, and other less clever predators do not worry me. But a friend told me a story (a true one) of being stalked by a mountain lion on his bike a few years back. The lion followed him all the way home; my friend literally had to walk backwards with his bike for a mile to keep the lion at bay.
I keep reading stories about lions attacking from behind, delivering a lethal blow to the neck. There is just nothing you can do about it; no chance of protection.
I surfed regularly when I lived near the ocean. Sharks didn't bother me a bit. I understand my fear is irrational, and it's keeping me from enjoying Boulder.
Any recommendations to help me get over this fear? I can't even enjoy myself out there. I'm constantly turning around, checking my 6 for lions.: