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Cougar Sighting Near Schools Triggers Lockdown Precautions

9/25/2025

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On September 24, 2025, a Peninsula School District-confirmed cougar sighting near Kopachuck Middle School and Voyager Elementary triggered a lockdown.
The sighting was reported around 1 p.m.; classes stayed indoors as a precaution.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) says there is no active public safety concern but urges vigilance.
Residents were advised to secure garbage and pets; after-school activities at Kopachuck Middle School continued.

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On September 24, 2025, a Peninsula School District-confirmed cougar sighting near Kopachuck Middle School and Voyager Elementary triggered a lockdown.
The sighting was reported around 1 p.m.; classes stayed indoors as a precaution.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) says there is no active public safety concern but urges vigilance.
Residents were advised to secure garbage and pets; after-school activities at Kopachuck Middle School continued.