Captured cougar gets a 'hard release'
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It was a first for wildlife officers in Washington State, and they say Tuesday night's release of a cougar worked perfectly.
The cougar was subjected to what wildlife officers call a "hard release," where they use dogs and bean-bag guns to harass the animal to teach it to stay away from people.
The 140-pound cougar was trapped by officers on Monday after it was seen hanging around near homes and an elementary school between Auburn and Enumclaw.
A tracking collar was placed on the cougar before it was released, so officials will be able to monitor the animal.
The cougar was subjected to what wildlife officers call a "hard release," where they use dogs and bean-bag guns to harass the animal to teach it to stay away from people.
The 140-pound cougar was trapped by officers on Monday after it was seen hanging around near homes and an elementary school between Auburn and Enumclaw.
A tracking collar was placed on the cougar before it was released, so officials will be able to monitor the animal.
