Cougar euthanized near Wilkes Elementary in Gresham, police say

GRESHAM, Ore. (KATU) — A cougar recently spotted in Gresham was located and euthanized, police confirmed to KATU.

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Police spokesman Tommy Walker said in an email that officers found the injured cougar behind Wilkes Elementary School early Tuesday morning.

Walker said police confirmed the cougar was injured before it was euthanized.

Police first notified the media about the cougar in a news release Monday night.