More information posted on a Colorado racer who choked a mountain lion after the attack



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Colorado's blood trail runner who fought a rare mountain lion attack hit the young cat with a pebble, brought him back to the ground and finally choked the animal to death with his hands, his arms and his feet, announced Tuesday wildlife officials.

The 30-year-old man, who has not yet been publicly identified, was released from hospital Tuesday morning after being treated for bites and lacerations in the face and to the arms.

"It's crazy, but it's true. We have no reason to believe that it is a hoax, "said Rebecca Ferrell, spokeswoman for Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

The Story Shocking Survival on the Horsetooth Mountain of Larimer County has quickly spread far beyond Colorado's worldwide appeals, as well as suggestions for selling movies and books, and even marriage proposals. Ferrell said Governor Jared Polis also said on his Facebook page: "Do not mess with Colorado runners."

"He should never have to buy another beer of his life," Ferrell said.

interview Tuesday afternoon, Ferrell presented the most complete description to date of the deadly struggle between the runner and the wild cat in the 3.82-hectare park located west of Fort Collins

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