A safari through a wildlife reserve is a suspenseful journey. Today, the popularity of walking safaris is growing, and these trips are more thrilling than ever before. Along with the tension, the level of danger also increases. While most lions will run away from humans, even on foot, an attack is always possible. Knowing how to react prematurely can save your life.
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Method 1 of 3: Maintaining Position
Step 1. Don't panic
If you were attacked by a lion, you would definitely feel very scared. Do your best not to panic. Staying calm and thinking clearly can save your life. Knowing what to expect can help you stay calm. For example, know that a lion will growl when it prepares to attack. This will shake the ground you are on but know that this is normal for a lion attack.
Step 2. Don't run
Defend your position. You have to take control of the situation and show the lion that you are a threat. Turn around to face the lion, clapping, shouting and waving. This will make you look bigger and more threatening to the lion.
Lion behavior is different in each region. The biggest tourist attraction has lions who are more used to vehicles and therefore less afraid of humans. However, many lions who have just met humans will display a blustery preparation for attack. Making yourself look threatening will keep the lion away
Step 3. Back off slowly
Don't turn your body. Keep wiggling your arms and exposing yourself, but slowly walk away sideways. If you run, the lion can sense your fear and chase you. Stay threatening to the lion while it's away.
Avoid moving towards the bushes (such as forests). Instead, retreat to an open area
Step 4. Get ready again
The lion can strike back when you try to retreat. If this happens, scream as loud as you can and raise your hand again. Scream with all your might from the belly. This time, when the lion turns away, stop the attack. Turn sideways and walk away. This can help you avoid a fight.
Method 2 of 3: Countering the Attack
Step 1. Stand still
If these precautions don't work for any reason, the lion may attack. If this happens, stay standing. The lion may attack the face and throat. This means the lion will jump and you will see the big cat's body clearly. While this may sound scary, seeing a lion's body clearly can be useful. By bending down, you have less chance of fighting back if the lion attacks at this angle.
Step 2. Aim for his face
When the cat jumps at you, fight back. Fist or kick the lion as it jumps at you. Aim for the head and eyes as you continue to fight these predators. The lion may be much stronger than you but a blow to the head and eyes will have a big impact and keep the lion away from you.
Step 3. Seek immediate help
The lion's attack had never been resisted by humans before. Humans who are attacked and fight the big cat can seek immediate medical attention. Especially if the lion can put its jaws on you and bite, you need to stop the bleeding. Treat deep wounds from their teeth or claws immediately.
Step 4. Seek psychological help
Even if the attack is a bluff attack, it may be a good idea to seek professional psychological help about it. Going through a traumatic experience is not easy. This is a very rare situation to experience. Seeking help will help you forget about it quickly.
Method 3 of 3: Avoiding Attacks
Step 1. Stay away from mating lions
Male and female lions that are mating are very aggressive. The lions are easily provoked during this time. There is no specific time of year when lions reproduce. However, it is very easy to tell when a lion is mating because when a lioness is in heat, the lion pair will mate up to 40 times a day. This will last for a few days.
Step 2. Stay away from the lion cubs
The lioness is protective of her cubs and should therefore be kept more apart. If you see a lioness with a lion, try to find a route that keeps you away from the lion as much as possible to avoid attacks.
Step 3. Apply a night guard
Most lions are animals that are active at night. This is when lions hunt for food in large quantities. When in a predatory state, lions are much more likely to attack. If you're in a lion-infested area overnight, maintain a night guard to avoid being attacked unnoticed.
Warning
- Don't pretend to be dead! If you do, you will die.
- Do not kill, hunt or shoot lions. Lions are an endangered species.
