Since having a cougar sighting in Wilmette and an awful cougar murder in Roscoe Village, the Chicago Tribune put out some helpful tips on what to do in case you have an encounter with one. This made me laugh out loud.
ENCOUNTERING A COUGAR
- Pick up children immediately.
- Do not approach it. Give the cougar an avenue for escape.
- Do not run; this can trigger an attack.
- Back away without turning your back on it.
- Do all you can to look bigger. Don’t hide or crouch down.
What are you supposed to do? Stand there and do your best fat impression?
