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A Utah woman was hunting Saturday when a mountain lion came out of nowhere and briefly attacked her. She caught the tense interaction that ensued on camera.

The dog was treated for over 30 bite injuries and a concussion following the attack, and was resting at home the following day.

This mountain lion was standing its ground, protecting its young cubs, which were nearby

SALT LAKE CITY — As summer blazes through the West and hikers swarm the trails, Wild Aware Utah is warning travelers to stay away from snakes on the trails, keep hands away from burrows and narrow, shaded spaces, and wear appropriate sneakers to avoid being bitten on the foot. All of those tips work fine for people. But dogs aren't quite so forward-thinking, and typically approach strange noises for further investigation. So how can dog owners prevent their canines from investigating that strange rattling sound in the bushes? Snake aversion training for dogs is one way to keep dogs away fro...

Snakes and dogs do not mix. Here’s how to keep them apart on the trail Makenzie Sisson © Annie Barker, Deseret News Carter Wessman, left, and Zoumie enter a section of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail in Salt Lake City on Thursday, July 1, 2021. As summer blazes through the West and hikers swarm the trails, Wild Aware Utah is warning travelers to stay away from snakes on the trails, keep hands away from burrows and narrow, shaded spaces, and wear appropriate sneakers to avoid being bitten on the foot. All of those tips work fine for people. But dogs aren’t quite so forwar...