a colorado runner who survived an attack by a mountain lion is speaking out. to say he survived an attack by a mountain lion understates what happened here. he fought back. he killed the animal to save his own life. scott mclean is live in fort collins, colorado, with the incredible story. >> reporter: good morning, john. the first thing this runner did was ask who was disappointed that he wasn't chuck norris. that's fitting. since the story broke his reputation as the guy who killed a mountain lion with his bare hands has grown to legendary status. one tv station called him the king of the north. his name is travis kaufman and he's an ordinary colorado outdo outdoorman. that makes the story remarkable. >> i ended up hearing some pine needles rustle, a stick break.