Steve Barker wrote:

Yes, and contrary to what the state of Kansas my advertise, those
mountain lions are not just in the southwest. We have them here also,
whether they like to admit it or not. AND they WILL be dead if _I_
see one.

Tip: If you run into one of these big kitties, DON'T RUN.

All cats have a chase reflex; if you run, you're dead.

The cat may bother you if you stand still, but "maybe" is better than "for
sure."