The sun was about to set, and on the eerie mountain path, Shannon, a young American woman, locked eyes with the famished beast. What followed was a heart-stirring struggle for survival...
1. Encounter with the Beast
At first glance, no one would imagine that Death itself might be lurking in the shadows along this mountain trail. This path is located in Sequoia National Forest Park in California, USA, winding its way up along the turbulent Kings River and passing through grove after grove of trees. The trail has a gentle slope, with a highway nearby, and at the bottom of the valley, the shimmering stream is filled with the laughter of people boating and swimming.