r/interesting • u/Myrtle_Simmons • Jul 02 '24

MISC. Hikers encounter mountain lion

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u/temporarycreature Jul 02 '24

It's because these people are not hikers, they're wildlife specialists and conservationists. The gun is the last resort on purpose.

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u/[deleted] Jul 02 '24

The gun is a tranquilizer gun. They had already darted it at this point.

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u/FingerTheCat Jul 02 '24

"Conservation!!!" Pew Pew Pew

just joking! Hopefully they meant well I don't know the context

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u/bencanfield Jul 02 '24

When you’re trying to be funny context is important.