Cougar Sightings Reported Despite Belief That They're Already Extinct

Cougars are among the biggest cats in the western hemisphere, but since they are naturally secretive as ambush predators with a deep-rooted dislike for humans these animals are rarely seen. There's also the matter that in eastern United States cougars have formally been declared extinct. Some reports - from people in regions like Travelers Rest and Simpsonville - have something to do with only sightings.