Cougar Sighting Reported in Sisters Area

SISTERS, OR -- The Department of Fish and Wildlife said a cougar was spotted outside of the Sisters area Friday afternoon. Crews were called to Longhorn Dr., after a citizen found a deer they believed was killed by a cougar. During a check of the area, a Fish and Wildlife liaison spotted a cougar in the area of the original kill. The big cat ran off due to the human activity, and was not spotted again.

The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office has a few safety tips regarding possible cougar encounters throughout Central Oregon:

• Do not disturb dead deer carcasses especially if you believe the deer may be a cougar kill
• If there are confirmed cougar sightings in your area, do not walk your dogs at night in the area
• Supervise children and pets that are outside
• If you come in contact with wild life such as a cougar, do not run, but move slowly, keeping the animal in view as you move away from the area
• If there is a perceived danger to the community please notify law enforcement as soon as possible

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