On the evening of May 4, Hood River Police responded to a call of a cougar killing a deer near a residence. This incident was in a wooded area on the west edge of town and the cougar returned to the woods afterwards. As there are no other reports of a cougar killing pets or being seen during daylight hours in the area, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) does not characterize this cougar as a public safety issue.

However, ODFW recommends that people concerned about the presence of cougars familiarize themselves with actions they can take to reduce possible conflicts with these animals.