What I mean by ringed is like something wrapped it’s hands around the tree and with a be try tight grip started working it’s wrist back and forth until the bark separated from the tree. Basically like giving the tree an Indian burn lol. That’s the only way I can see it being done with out any type of claw marks or bite marks. My brothers neighbors have had goats gone missing as well. 2-3 of them in about 3 weeks. I get it cougars are around the NW but it’s strange to have both occurrences around the same time. I’m going to have to snap some photos and post them to this thread.