A little research will find the account of a ranger who was approached by a cougar. Mom lion was carrying a kitten and dropped the baby at/near the ranger's feet. The kitten was choking. The ranger cleared the kitten's throat and then backed away. Mom lion picked up the kitten and disappeared.

It was a long time ago...in the mid to late 60's I think and I think it took place in Florida. T'was reported by Reader's Digest, among others I imagine.

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