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Archive Home > 2001 > February > 15 > Deputy shoots cougar in self-defense

Deputy shoots cougar in self-defense

By Tom Peterson / The Bulletin
February 15, 2001

A small cave in southeast Bend that served as a play area for several children, proved to be a hideout for a 75-pound cougar Tuesday afternoon.

But not for long.

Off-duty Deschutes County Sheriff's Deputy Rhett Hemphill shot the animal in self defense with a handgun, said the owner of an....

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