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Surviving the Most Dangerous Cougar Attacks

Cougars are expert hunters, stalking and striking their prey with precision. With the ability to leap up to 40 feet (12 meters) and a powerful bite that can crush bones, they are formidable predators. Despite their tendency to avoid humans, encounters can be perilous.


We express our gratitude to Sgt. Carlo Pace of Washington Fish & Wildlife Police for sharing his invaluable stories and insights.


00:00 The Deadliest Cougar Attacks
02:08 Keri Bergere Story
07:26 Taylen and Wyatt Brooks Story
11:47 Travis Kauffman Story


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Discover how to survive life-threatening situations—be it natural disasters or animal attacks—through science and survivor stories.


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Escaping the Brutality of Riker's Island

Welcome to Riker's Island in New York City, notorious for its overwhelming violence and harsh conditions. Often labeled as a jail, many detainees spend weeks or even years here, enduring overpopulation, understaffing, gang wars, and systemic corruption. Surviving this 'Bridge of Pain' is a feat in itself.


A huge thanks to our guest, Bryce Peterson, for sharing his expertise with us. Learn more about him here.


Timeline:


00:00 Surviving Riker's Island: America's Most Violent Prison
01:47 A Day in The Life At Riker's
09:44 The Violent & Dark History of Riker's Island
13:56 Stories of Neglect: Kalief Browder & Others
24:43 Legal Response & Takeover


Whether facing an earthquake, mudslide, or shark attack, learn how to survive life-threatening situations with science and survivor stories.


Note: This video is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this channel. If you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor, the ambulance, or the police immediately. Reliance on any information provided by us is solely at your own risk.

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