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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW OSF community dialogue series continues Saturday ... Learning how to survive ... Wyden, Merkley vow to reduce student debt ... OSF community dialogue series continues Saturday ... Learning how to survive ... Wyden, Merkley vow to reduce student debt ... OUR VIEW Our View: New cat on the block in Ashland Comment DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Apr. 15, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Apr. 15, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News If Ashlanders needed any further reminder that they live in the woods, recent cougar sightings in Lithia Park should do the trick. Wildlife wandering around town is hardly news. Deer are so numerous they have become more of a nuisance than a charming feature of life in the wildland interface. No doubt the deer may have lured the cougar. Lithia Park, with its forestland ambience and natural setting, makes an ideal habitat for a wandering wildcat. Residents should be aware of the increased risk, but reasonable precautions should prevent any incidents. There is no record of a cougar attacking a human in Oregon, but attacks have occurred elsewhere. Still, Oregon is home to more than 5,000 cougars, and there is no reason to tempt fate by disregarding the threat. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife says cougars usually hunt at dawn and dusk. They do not chase down prey, instead ambushing deer or other animals and killing with a bite to the neck. People venturing into areas where a cougar has been seen or or is likely to be should hike in groups, make noise to warn wildlife of their presence, and leave dogs at home or keep them on a leash. If you encounter a cougar, do not run. Back away slowly, standing tall to make yourself appear large. Make sure the cougar has an escape route. If attacked, fight back. If you find a dead animal in the park, leave and call police, 541-482-5211 or the Parks Commission, 541-488-5340. DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Apr. 15, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with DailyTidings.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Alerts Email alerts RSS feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. DailyTidings.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501