Erin Wilson was walking along the scenic Trinity River with her dog Eva, a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois.
Suddenly, a cougar lunged at Wilson, scratching her shoulder, and that’s when her dog Eva lunged to defend her owner.
Eva and the big cat [fought fiercely], but the cat held on to the dog’s head. Its long teeth [pierced] Eva’s skull.

Wilson ran to her nearby truck and grabbed a tire iron. She and another hiker, who heard the commotion, began hitting the cougar with the tire and rocks.
The other hiker then used pepper spray on the cat and eventually released Eva and ran off into the brush.

What an amazing heroic dog!!

The two women rushed Eva to a veterinarian. Eva [convulsed] during the frantic ride, according to Wilson.
X-rays showed Eva had two skull fractures and a pinpoint sinus cavity. Eva spent several days at the vet but after receiving fluids she resumed eating.

The video shows Wilson hand-feeding her heroic dog, and despite the [terrifying attack], there is good news. Eva was freed and is at home in her own dog bed, with her own dog toys.

You were loyal, brave and sincere!

Wilson hopes Eva has moved on and made a full recovery. She says she has no doubt that if she hadn’t had Eva by her side, that cougar would have killed her.