Tranq gun. Probably some hardcore-ass biologist, guide, or park officer. The animal isn’t trying to attack, it’s trying to flee. Seems hectic and dangerous-and it is- but these guys knew what they were getting into and what to expect
I understand that. I was speaking on behalf of using the tranq gun to tag it. Seems like had multiple chances but the lion was very wild and defensive of his territory so figured they were just waiting for a better chance rather than shooting and missing causing the lion to become more aggressive and potentially attack.
that guy has a tranq gun, they are not hikers, they are there looking for mountain lions. They are trying to tag the animal.