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Police report possible cougar attack that killed livestock in South Bend
Summary
Police Chief Siegel told the City Council that Fish & Wildlife is responding after a possible cougar attack in the city limits that may have killed livestock; the department also reported an ongoing coyote nuisance that recently attacked a dog.
Police Chief Siegel told the City Council on Feb. 24 that officers were notified about a possible cougar attack in the city limits earlier that day and that Fish and Wildlife had been contacted. "We were made aware of a possible cougar attack on some livestock in the city limits," Siegel said, and council members were told a conservation officer was responding.
Siegel told the council the incident may have killed multiple animals; he also reported an unrelated but ongoing wildlife concern — a coyote that has been a nuisance in town and attacked a dog last weekend. "...a coyote in town for the last 3 weeks to a month, and it's been a nuisance," he said, adding that officers were coordinating with Fish and Wildlife and would take action if the animals present an immediate danger.
The council did not take formal action during the meeting but the chief said the department had issued a press release and contacted nearby schools because the reported cougar incident occurred near a school. Residents were told to contact the police if they see suspicious wildlife or have safety concerns.
