Police and the BC Conservation Service have been notified after a resident reported seeing a cougar in the Rithet’s Bog nature sanctuary in Saanich.
Police say at about 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning, the person saw the animal near the area of some popular walking trails.
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There were no other sightings, or any tracks found, but the public is being warned of the possibility a cougar could be in the area.
Information on cougar safety can be found at:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/wld/documents/cougsf.htm
Saanich Police say walk in groups of two or more people, making enough noise to prevent surprising a cougar, and carry a sturdy walking stick that could be used to fend off an attack if necessary. Lastly, in areas where cougars may be present, keep children close.
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