Wolverine spotted near Portland for first time in more than 30 years

Wolverine spotted outside Oregon mountains for first time in 30 years

A wolverine was spotted twice in Oregon suburbs this week, marking the first time the species was seen outside the Wallowa Mountains in three decades.

Wolverine spotted near Portland for first time in more than 30 years

Two people fishing spotted the wolverine near the Columbia River.

Wolverine spotted outside its normal range in Oregon for first time in more than 30 years

Two fishers spotted the mammal near Portland's Columbia River.

A wolverine has been spotted outside its normal range for the first time in over 30 years

By Amanda Jackson, CNN A wolverine was spotted this week by people fishing on the Columbia River near Portland, according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It was the first confirmed report of a wolverine in Oregon outside the Wallowa Mountains in the northeastern part of the state in more than 30 years, according to officials. Wolverines resemble small bears with bushy tails. They are rare and listed as threatened in Oregon, accord…

Elusive animal spotted outside its usual range for the first time in over 30 years

A wolverine was spotted this week by people fishing on the Columbia River near Portland, according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

A wolverine has been spotted outside its normal range for the first time in over 30 years

A wolverine was spotted this week by people fishing on the Columbia River near Portland, according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.