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More Cougar Sightings in Portland; One Caught in Tree

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife says if you come across a cougar in your neighborhood, do not approach it.

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - Police in Portland along with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife responded Friday afternoon to multiple reports of a cougar in a tree in the neighborhood of Northeast 121st and Northeast Stanton Street.

Police have closed off the area as ODFW officials deal with the animal. Portland police say there were three other calls Friday about Cougar sightings if different parts of the city.