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The speaker is saying that many people seem unusually worried about being attacked by a mountain lion. The tone suggests surprise at how common that fear is compared with the actual risk the speaker perceives.
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Originally said in English.
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About Steven Rinella
American outdoorsman, conservationist, writer, and television personality
Steven Rinella is an American outdoorsman, conservationist, writer, and television personality. He is known for bringing hunting and fishing culture to a broad audience. His work centers on the outdoors and on conservation, with an emphasis on making those subjects accessible beyond the usual circles. He is also a writer and a television personality, and his public voice is closely tied to the hunting and fishing lifestyle.
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