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Originally Posted by Matt Monson

20 whole people killed in last 120 years. Wow! Not a lot, eh. Sighting have increased but there hasn't been attack in your area since 2014. Attacks are not common.

Every trailhead I leave has bear warning and cougar signs. I don't remember the last time an attack of either happened and I have seen both on the trail in the last 12 months.

Your driving is more likely to hurt or kill someone than a mountain lion.

My point was, the original hiker was in more danger from a mountain lion attack than a Porsche making a legal, within the vehicle code passing maneuver, more than 100ft from him and his kids.