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Cougar sightings force closure of Kelowna park

Two separate credible sightings of a cougar at Bertram Park in Kelowna have forced the closure of the park to the public.

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Still, it seems some people are ignoring the directive, putting themselves and the cougar at risk.
The Regional District says the fine for entering a park that is closed is 500 dollars.

If people create a conflict with a wild animal, it’s likely that conservation officers will be forced to euthanize it.

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