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Cougar sighting near Summerland school

File photo of a cougar. File Picture

SUMMERLAND — Summerland residents are warning their neighbors after a cougar was sighted in the Glenfir School area Sunday night.

Resident Judy Kurulak says she saw a cougar near her home on James Avenue around 10 p.m.

“We see a lot of coyotes; I’ve seen bob cats in the area as well but I’ve never actually seen a cougar,” says Kurulak.

“There are a lot of kids around in this area so I wanted to make sure to let people know.”

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She says she was on her deck when she saw the animal and immediately started alerting her neighbors and calling the conservation office.

Other Summerland residents reported seeing a cougar on Cedar Place and Pierre Drive on Sunday night.

 

 

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