CORVALLIS, Ore. – A juvenile male cougar was euthanized Monday afternoon outside of northwest Corvallis after posing a threat to human safety, according to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO).

BCSO officials said that the cougar had killed a goat and was found in residential backyards, showing no fear of humans. Deputies were dispatched to NW Camellia Drive, where the cougar was euthanized at around 3:37 p.m. on Sept. 1 Officials believe it may have been seen on cameras within Corvallis, but it was not the adult cougar frequently reported.

Oregon law permits lethal removal of cougars that threaten human safety, with euthanasia as a last resort.

"The decision to euthanize wildlife is the last resort, but it is our responsibility to protect people and their animals," Benton County U

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