A woman hiking solo through a secluded California trail captured the jaw-dropping moment she encountered a mountain lion - and knew just what to do to stay safe.
Courtney Rasura found herself just feet away from the wild animal while roaming through Gridley Trail in Ojai on July 3 around 6:30pm.
She said she had looked down at her phone quickly to play a podcast, and when she returned her gaze to the path ahead she realized she was no longer alone.
The experienced hiker started recording, but made sure not to make any sudden moves that might make the lion attack.
Instead of running away - any many would think to do when confronted with a potentially aggressive creature - Rasura maintained eye contact with the lion.
