Possible Cougar Sighting In Durham Park, Tualatin Police Warn

DURHAM, OR — There may have been another cougar sighting in the Tigard-Tualatin area, according to Tualatin police. On Tuesday, the department received reports of the latest possible sighting at Durham Park, making this this second cougar sighting in two weeks.

On July 14, Tigard police reported a possible sighting at Cook Park. The two parks, which are less than one mile apart, are only separated by a small forested area, open fields, and a set of train tracks. The sighting reported Tuesday, July 25, puts the cougar in the park's north loop area around 10 a.m.

Tualatin officers patrolling the area could not located the cougar, officials said.

Like the Tigard Police Department, Tualatin police officials urge park users to avoid visiting the area alone or at night, and strongly encourage all who visit the park at any time of day to remain vigilant and cautious of their surroundings.

Anyone who sees or believes they've seen a cougar is asked to call 911 immediately.

Additional information on cougars is available at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's website.

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