Cougar Sightings in Oregon - "It was a Big Cat"

KGW.com is reporting on sightings of a big cat in Tigard, Oregon:

"TIGARD, Ore. - Tigard police say two people reported seeing a cougar in town on Friday.

"A man told police he saw a cougar in his yard early Friday morning, and later police said they received a report of a cougar walking along a trail near Tigard Street, west of downtown.

"David Roberts saw the cougar running across the road.

"'I was like, man what are the chances of ever seeing a cougar around here? It's one of those things you don't expect to see, seeing it in town, of course there are a lot of people and businesses,' Roberts said.

"Police posted photos of the cougar on their Facebook page.

"'It was a big cat,' Roberts said. 'I even called for him and he looked right at me. Definitely a cougar.'

"Police ask anyone who sees a cougar to call dispatch at 503-629-0111."

Cougar seen by David Roberts in Tigard, Oregon
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 The photos definitely show a cougar. Now we will have to wait and see if there are any more sightings of it in the area in the future.