A hiker took to TikTok to share a video of a situation that could have ended in injury or even death. The video captures the split second when a wild mountain goat could have charged the hiker, all because of another person's poor choice.
@adventureboyx Saw my life FLASH before my eyes #tourons #animalattack #arizona #neardeath ♬ SPIT IN MY FACE! - ThxSoMch
The short video shows the hiker's point of view as they come upon a mountain goat on a trail. A group of other people can be seen farther down the trail, on the other side of the mountain goat.
Viewers can clearly see a member of the group pick up a rock and throw it at the mountain goat, causing it to buck. The camera jerks as the TikTok poster tries to determine if the goat is coming their way.
"Saw my life flash before my eyes," wrote the hiker in the video's caption.
Interacting with wildlife can be extremely dangerous. While many wild animal attacks are the result of unprovoked encounters, intentional encounters like the one in this video are becoming more common due to sprawling human developments.
As humans and animals come into contact more frequently, there is a greater opportunity for conflict to occur.
Perk up the winter blues with natural, hemp-derived gummies Camino's hemp-derived gummies naturally support balance and recovery without disrupting your routine, so you can enjoy reliable, consistent dosing without guesswork or habit-forming ingredients. Flavors like sparkling pear for social events and tropical-burst for recovery deliver a sophisticated, elevated taste experience — and orchard peach for balance offers everyday support for managing stress while staying clear-headed and elevated.
Learn more → |
Wild animals that attack humans are typically euthanized by wildlife officials. Experts say that if an animal attacks, even if it was provoked, there's potential for it to lash out again. That includes endangered species.
In California, gray wolves have begun to make a resurgence. Right now, there are only about 50 to 70 of the endangered carnivores in the state. Wildlife officials made the difficult decision to kill a limited number of the wolves after large groups of cattle started to turn up dead. Experts say killing the predators is the surest method of preventing cow deaths.
Commenters on TikTok were appalled by the bad behavior displayed in the hiker's video.
"Why the f*** would he throw a rock at it?" posted one user.
TCD Picks » Upway Spotlight
💡Upway makes it easy to find discounts of up to 60% on premium e-bike brands
The best course of action is to avoid interactions with wild animals. If one is spotted, humans should work to get away from it as quickly as possible without startling it.
|
Do you think America does a good job of protecting its natural beauty? Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. |
Definitely 👍 
💰Get TCD's free newsletters for easy tips to save more, waste less, and make smarter choices — and earn up to $5,000 toward clean upgrades in TCD's exclusive Rewards Club.
Cool Picks
