Mistaken Tigard Cougar Sighting Revealed as Housecat
TL;DR
A reported "cougar" sighting in Tigard, Oregon turned out to be a large housecat, according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. The department identified the animal in a video and determined it was a housecat based on its size compared to its surroundings. Tigard residents were advised to remain vigilant, but the sighting was confirmed to be a false alarm.
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- ODFW: Reported cougar at Tigard's Cook Park was a house cat KGW.com
- ‘Be aware’: Cougar spotted at Cook Park in Tigard KOIN.com
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