The Hood River County Sheriff’s Office was unable to locate a cougar Wednesday afternoon that was in the area of Lois Drive and Holly Drive on the west side of Hood River.  Hood River County Sheriff Matt English said officers searched the area thoroughly, and notified residents in the immediate area, but could not locate the animal. English added two people saw the cougar early this afternoon in a grassy area between Lois Drive and Holly Drive.  He also said it was the deepest a cougar has been reported in a residential area of Hood River in some time.  English said if you see a cougar, call Hood River County dispatch at 541-386-2711, or call 9-1-1 if the situation is life threatening.  He adds if you encounter a cougar, keep calm.  Make yourself look as large as possible and back away slowly, keeping the cougar in view, and allowing a clear exit for the cougar.  Pick up children and small pets immediately.  Never run or turn your back- sudden movements may provoke an attack.  Westside Elementary School was placed on lock down and parents of students who would normally ride their bikes or walk home from school were advised to pick their children up.  Hood River County School District Superintendent Dan Goldman says they were notifying parents of the situation, and said Westside Elementary buses will operate as normal Thursday.  He added if parents do not feel safe having their kids walk or bike to school or wait at a bus stop, they should drive the students in to the school.