Cougars attacking younger and younger males By Knowlton Thomas ustin had been bringing firewood in A= the backyard woodshed at about 5:30 p.m. Saturday in a Boston Bar subdivision. It was a regular chore for the 11- year-old boy. But this time, as he paused with his wheelbarrow full of wood, he heard the sound of something crunching across the snow. He turned and saw a dark shadow just an arm’s length from him. Then it police. “Especially in a place as remote as Boston Bar, you know. There aren’t really any cougar-magnet clubs here. But there are a lot of little bays...” Austin said he probably would have been attracted to the cougar if she had approached him in a more sophisticated manner. “She had large breasts, albeit fake ones,” he recalls fondly. “But she just went about it the wrong way.” : The police offered the Boston Bar community a “Give your son a fake beard. If your SON few simple tips to charged—cougar looks old enough, the cougars will likely protect their sons attack! show no interest.” from cougar attacks: Fortunately, Austin’s dog Angel intercepted the attack, and police then came and shot the cougar dead. But this brings to light a serious issue. For years, cougars have been lowering the age of their targets. Once upon a time, it sufficed to target men in their mid 20s. Nowadays, however, it seems no low is too low. “T definitely thought that, being only 11 years old, I would be safe,” Austin said to 1. Have at least one medium or large breed of dog in the house accompany your son when he is playing outside. Dogs named “Angel” are particularly effective. 2. Avoid houses near pubs, clubs, and dark lit alley brothels. These types of venues often attract cougars like a raccoon to trash. 3. Give your son a fake beard. If your son looks old enough, the cougars will likely show no interest. Stay safe, folks! Cannonball! Oversized suit nets David Byrne an outrageous di ry cleaning bill 23