Close Encounter: Hiker Records Mountain Lion on Southern California Trail

Tense Mountain Lion Encounter

• ⚠️ A hiker on the Gridley Trail in Ojai, Southern California, experienced a close encounter with a mountain lion.
• 💡 The hiker, identified as Iger, saw the mountain lion walking directly toward her on the trail and began recording.
• 😨 She described feeling panicked but noted the animal seemed curious rather than aggressive, and was thankful when it ran away.

Hiker's Reaction and Safety

• 🗣️ The hiker wisely knew not to run, as this could provoke a chase response from the mountain lion.
• 📣 Instead, she began yelling to try and scare the animal away.
• ⛰️ Ultimately, the mountain lion ran up a hill and away from the hiker.