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Early on the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, Graham King was driving down Little Creek Road in Napanee when suddenly a massive cat crossed the road in front of his vehicle. Despite his shock and excitement, King had no doubt: it was a cougar.<\/p>\n

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