YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. – A cougar was spotted in Cowiche Canyon on Wed., June 5, according to the Cowiche Canyon Conservancy.
The conservancy recommends avoiding the main Cowiche Canyon Trail and to report a cougar to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife by calling 360-902-2936 or 911.
According to the conservancy, if you feel threatened by a cougar, experts say throwing rocks at them can keep them away. However, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says to not bend down as it causes humans to look like four-legged prey animals.
A cougar was also spotted on May 14 in Selah near the Red Rooster Bar & Grill.
