How cool is that! My Game Warden friend was later arms length away from the cat trying to open the trap while I was another three feet back with the handgun "just in case". Two things really impressed me:
1. How fast a mountain lion can swat at someone he is not happy with.
2. What quick reflexes my Game Warden friend has!
It's a little hard to see but the cat's left front paw is trapped and held right against the tree trunk. So all that was between us and him was a small juniper. Reflecting on it all later I praised God for such beautiful animals and places He has given us for our enjoyment - and excitement!
I really wish we had video of the complete release, it was really amazing. It turns out that "See what happens" works out sometimes. I love living in WY!
(this was the area where the adventure took place! Above Shell Falls near Brindle Creek)
(no mountain lions or Game Wardens were injured in the course of this adventure!)
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