A photographer encounters a huge cougar in the woods, and is stared down by the big cat.
After getting a few close-ups shots of the massive animal, the photographer freezes when the cougar senses him. The two lock eyes and have a staring contest before the cougar stalks back into the forest.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STQp_zOY6zs
These are the kind of encounters that you have to count your lucky stars, in two separate ways.
For one, that person can claim a close up interaction with a truly wild animal, and their presence together will probably leave a lasting impression.
But secondly, that was extremely lucky because of the outcome: No one was seriously hurt.
Can't say that about every wildlife encounter.
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