It ain't over 'till the fit outdoorsy hiker sings
Posted on by Kolbe
Hiking is an excellent way to take in the great outdoors and get some exercise while you're at it. Depending on where you hike though, it can be a bit dangerous. A hiker in Down Valley Park in Colorado found herself being stalked by a mountain lion. That scenario right there would be enough to make me just curl up and cry, but not for Kyra Kopenstonsky. She did all the things they say to do, stay facing the lion, she made herself look bigger by holding a large branch, etc. none of which seemed to deter the lion from its hunt. This is when Kyra pulled out her secret weapon, opera singing! She began to belt opera songs and although it didn't scare the lion off (like it probably did other hikers in the area) it made her stalker uncomfortable enough where it didn't attack. She was able to get a call to park rangers who met her at the trailhead. She was shaken but not stirred...not hurt. The only problem is that the lion has a taste for opera now, so watch yourself next time you are at the theater!