||| FROM KING-TV SEATTLE |||
Three people reported cougar sightings on San Juan Island over the last three days, according to the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office (SJCSO).
The first two sightings occurred on Monday.
A woman reported to 911 that she saw a cougar sitting on a stump when she was running along White Point Road.
The second call came in around 7 p.m. A man reported that he and his wife were walking around the Roche Harbor Quarry with their dogs when their dogs started barking. The woman noticed a cougar about 30 yards away. The cougar was scared off by the dogs.
A third report came into 911 on Tuesday at around 9 p.m. A homeowner heard a noise rustling outside their home and checked their yard with a flashlight. They saw a pair of “glowing eyes” low to the ground.
The SJCSO notified the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife. The department is tracking sighting reports and has notified its problem animal officers.
Here are WDFW’s tips for if you come across a mountain lion:
**If you are reading theOrcasonian for free, thank your fellow islanders. If you would like to support theOrcasonian CLICK HERE to set your modestly-priced, voluntary subscription. Otherwise, no worries; we’re happy to share with you.**
This is unusual for the San Juan’s. Not used to having Cougar sightings there.