A West 麻豆精选 resident is warning others after spotting a cougar in Rose Valley Park, on Wednesday.
A cougar has been reported at Rose Valley Park in West 麻豆精选. According to a Facebook post made by a West 麻豆精选 resident in a Rose Valley Community group, the Cougar was spotted around 11:30 a.m, at Rose Valley Park near Rose Valley Elementary School. @麻豆精选CapNews pic.twitter.com/TJ0FSd2rgj
鈥� Daniel Taylor (@DanTaylorKCN) November 6, 2019
According to a Facebook post made by a West 麻豆精选 resident, the cougar was spotted about 11:30 a.m., near Rose Valley Elementary School.
Concerned parents have indicated on the Facebook post that the school, as well as the BC Conservation, has been notified.
Since the original post others have taken to social media, claiming they too have seen the cat.
鈥淲e saw it walking from our kitchen window,鈥� read one comment.
鈥淚t was funny because three people walked right by it and didn鈥檛 even notice.鈥�
According to WildSafe BC, if you do encounter a cougar try and remain calm, make yourself look as large as possible and back away slowly, keeping the animal in view.
If a cougar shows aggression or begins following you, keep eye contact, yell and make loud noises.
The BC Conservation Office Service asks that any wildlife encounters be reported the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277.
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