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Warning issued after bobcat spotted near Port Coquitlam school

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Bobcat spotted in Port Coquitlam near school
ABOVE: A recent wildlife sighting by a man in Port Coquitlam is being called rare. It happened just steps away from a local elementary school, and has prompted a warning from local authorities. Catherine Urquhart reports – Feb 19, 2016

The City of Port Coquitlam is warning residents about a bobcat that was spotted across from Blakeburn Park Elementary School.

Several people have called in sightings to the city, prompting a warning for people in the area to keep a close eye on small children and pets.

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Residents are also being asked to make sure they don’t have any bird feeders out  that could attract animals in their yards.

 

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