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Michigan has reported 13 cougar sightings so far in 2026
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· June 26, 2026
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Key takeaway A total of 13 sightings have been reported so far, with these incidents occurring on 12 different days.
In the first half of this year, multiple days have seen cougar sightings in Michigan. The most recent sighting occurred on May 1. Details about these sightings are available from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
They have been tracking the sightings and have information on the days they happened. A total of 13 sightings have been reported so far, with these incidents occurring on 12 different days. For more information on these sightings, readers can consult the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
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Category: local Published: June 26, 2026 Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In the first half of this year, multiple days have seen cougar sightings in Michigan. The most recent sighting occurred on May 1. Details about these sightings are available from the Michigan…
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