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Cougar reportedly spotted in Mountainview cemetery: Lethbridge police

This photo provided by the U.S. National Park Service shows a cougar known as P-81. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-National Park Service

A cougar was reported to have been seen in the Mountainview Cemetery near the Flame of Hope around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, police said.

Lethbridge police went to the area but were unable to find the cougar.

Police said the spotting is unconfirmed but want to advise people there might be a cougar in the area.

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Fish and Wildlife was notified.

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If you see a cougar, call the public safety communications centre at 403-328-4444 or in an emergency call 911.

For more information on what to do if you see or encounter a cougar, visit the Alberta website.

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