[Alas Babylon!]

The man dropped his rifle and rushed to get behind a tree.

Darwin award pontential, there. Still, I'm glad he survived. Next time I suggest he just shoot the damn thing and avoid all the pain of claw and punture wounds.

[Eva]

I was thinking the same thing, what kind of a hunter drops his rifle and hides behind a tree?

[Osage Orange]

I would imagine that if the puma was within 10-15 feet....he probably had little time to raise his rifle and shoot.

I wouldn't be so quick to pass judgment here...

[dljordan]

“Next time I suggest he just shoot the damn thing and avoid all the pain of claw and punture wounds.”

He DROPPED his rifle and RAN. If you run they think you’re prey. Not a good move.

[Squantos]

Pucker factor overtakes good decisions sometimes ........:o)

[17th Miss Regt]

Had he shot the creature he would be looking at life without parole plus 20 years enhancement for using a firearm. Never mind the question of whether their was a hate crime component to it. As it is, he has only a few stitches and punctures and a harrowing story to tell the kids.

Lesson for liberals - When a lion attacks, drop your weapon and try to dialogue with the attacker. It really works!

[My hearts in London - Everett]

I hope he’s a newbie to the sport. What kind of hunter drops his rifle and runs?! lol The pain and puncture wounds are his reminder never to do it again!