Cougars invade sheep ranch, kill five

Over the past two months, six cougars have attacked sheep on a Linn County ranch, killing five of them. Cathy Stepp and her son 12-year-old son, Colton, said they feel like they’ve been cast in a movie with their sheep as the “disposable” extras and cougars playing the elusive killers. “It’s kind of like being in a scary movie,” said Cathy. “You’re just very, very cautious, constantly.” Five of the six cougars have been killed by the county trapper. “You never know when something’s going to be laying on the hay pile or lurking around or whatever,” Cathy said. Colton is no longer allowed to play in the woods...more