SISTERS, OR -- The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office says a cougar was spotted west of Sisters.  DCSO received a report of the cougar sighting west of the Crossroads subdivision, adjacent to the Three Sisters Wilderness Area, Thursday morning.

During this time of year, snow pushes game down to lower elevations and DCSO says it's more likely wildlife will come to populated areas.  They're asking people who live near forestland or in other rural areas to be aware and exercise appropriate caution when outdoors.