Hiker Captures Video of Close Encounter with Mountain Lion on Ojai Trail

A local hiker came face-to-face with a large mountain lion on an Ojai hiking trail last week and captured video of the incident.

Courtney Rasura stated she decided to hike Gridley Trail on July 3rd around 6:30 a.m. She hiked around four miles and had yet to encounter anyone else on the trail.

“I usually play a podcast when I’m hiking alone on certain parts of the trail to make as to not surprise any wild animals,” Rasura stated…

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