Man punches cougar in face, deters attack near Smithers, B.C.

Out in the wilds of northern British Columbia, a man survived a cougar attack the old-fashioned way — by punching it in the face. He was working near Lake Kathlyn when the big cat swiped at him. Instead of running, he threw a fist, and the cougar backed off. No hospital visit needed. For folks used to deer crossings and coyote sightings, it’s a startling reminder: sometimes, the only thing between you and a predator is your own two hands. Original reporting is from The Canadian Press.

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