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Grant County Sheriff's Office
Thursday September 5th, 2019 :: 08:44 a.m. PDT

Alert

CANCEL: Deputies tracking cougar in northwest section of Ephrata

Cancel: Deputies searching for cougar in Ephrata.

The cat was not found, and likely wandered back into the wildland which is immediately accessble from the northwest section of Ephrata. There is no indication the cat was stalking prey and the cat did not attcak anyone. It is not uncommon for wild animals to wander into populated areas in central Washington.


Citizens are asked to be on the lookout and to call 9-1-1 if the cougar is seen.
 

Instructions:

Citizens are asked to be on the lookout and to call 9-1-1 if the cougar is seen.

Address/Location
Grant County Sheriff's Office
35 C St NW
Ephrata, WA 98823

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 509-754-2011

Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Law enforcement, military, homeland and local/private security
Event:
Ongoing Investigation

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