Mounties are warning residents to be aware after a reported cougar sighting in Colwood.
“Please be mindful if you’re in the area given the recent sighting,” police wrote on social media.If you encounter a cougar, BCCOS says to stay calm, keep the animal in view and pick up any children immediately. Then you should back away slowly, making sure the cougar has a clear escape route.
And if the cougar attacks, BCCOS says you should fight back and convince the animal that you are a threat and not prey. The cougar eventually moved on to a neighbour's yard while wildlife authorities collected the deer from the driveway.
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