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December 7, 2023 | The Associated Press

Cougar Struck and Killed Near Minneapolis Likely the One Seen in Home Security Video, Expert Says

MINNEAPOLIS—A cougar that was struck and killed on an interstate highway in suburban Minneapolis Wednesday was more than likely the same animal captured on home security video sauntering across a driveway earlier this week, a Minnesota wildlife official said. An SUV struck the male cougar before dawn Wednesday on Interstate 394 in Golden Valley, Minnesota—a […]

September 1, 2021 | The Associated Press

Cougar Kept as Illegal Pet Removed From NYC Home

The NYPD helped remove an 80-pound cougar from a New York City apartment where she was kept illegally as a pet, animal welfare officials said Monday. The owners in the Bronx realized the 11-month-old female wild cat was not fit to live in an apartment and surrendered the animal last week. The cougar, nicknamed Sasha, […]

June 24, 2019 | Wire Service

Cougar Shot, Killed After Trapping Cascade Locks Woman and Her Baby

CASCADE LOCKS, OR (KPTV)—For the second time this month, a cougar was shot and killed in the Columbia River Gorge.

June 14, 2019 | Paula Liu

Possible Mountain Lion Sighting Prompts Officials to Issue Warning

A possible mountain lion sighting from a security camera footage prompts officials to issue warnings to Minnesota residents to stay vigilant and be careful.

June 7, 2019 | Zachary Stieber

Cougar Shot, Killed by Homeowner After Report of a Cougar Killing Two Goats Owned by Nuns

An Oregon homeowner shot and killed a cougar that wildlife officials were hunting for after the creature reportedly killed two goats that were owned by nuns. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife officials told KPTV that the cougar was shot dead on June 6 in the Columbia River Gorge, the same day Angel’s Rest Trail […]

June 2, 2019 | Colin Fredericson

Cougar Attacks Child in Park, Family Dogs Come Running After It

A child survived a cougar attack with minor injuries in a Washington park on June 1, after the family dogs chased the animal away. The cougar has since been tracked down and killed, according to The Oregonian. The attack took place at Enchanted Park, a park on the banks of a river 100 miles east of […]

October 26, 2018 | Mimi Nguyen Ly

Woman Dies After Suffering Broken Neck, Puncture Wounds in Suspected Cougar Attack

An Oregon woman who died from a suspected cougar attack had a broken neck and more than a dozen puncture wounds to the nape of her neck, according to a police report released on Oct. 24. Diana Bober, 55, was last seen on Aug. 29. Her body was discovered on Sept. 10 along the Hunchback Trail […]

September 25, 2018 | Simon Veazey

Brave Alpaca Mom Stops Cougar Attack on Washington Farm: Video

With stitches in his neck, taking antibiotics, and on pain medication, Lucky the alpaca might not appear to be so aptly named. But, dragged by a cougar from his pen on a Washington farm, the baby alpaca is only alive thanks to his brave mom, said his owners. The dramatic attack at Cedar Creek Alpaca Farm […]

September 13, 2018 | Zachary Stieber

Missing Oregon Hiker Found Dead Likely Killed by Cougar: Officials

A female hiker who went missing in Oregon before being found dead was likely killed by a cougar, officials said this week. Diana Bober, 55, was last seen on Aug. 29. Her body was discovered on Sept. 10, along the Hunchback Trail in the Mt. Hood National Forest. The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office said that […]

August 9, 2017 | Matthew Little

Hikers’ Terrifying Cougar Encounter Caught on Video

Two hikers who had a close encounter with a mountain lion on a High Sierra trail in California’s wilderness are now enjoying the attention that came with their capturing the adventure on video. “It was terrifying,” said high school calculus and computer science teacher Sam Vonderheide. At first, Vonderheide only saw a furry body through some bushes […]

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