For the second time this week, there is a warning of a cougar sighting at Saanich’s Bow Park.
Saanich Police says a cougar was spotted around 8:30 p.m. and was last seen running into the bushes off Malton Avenue after a resident approached.
Cougar sighting at 8:30 pm this evening in Bow Park. It was last seen running toward Malton Ave.
BC Conservation has been notified.
Please be alert if you live in the area and report any sightings. #Saanich #cougar
— Saanich Police (@SaanichPolice) August 26, 2021
BC Conservation officers were notified.
Police advise you to use caution while walking in the area and to secure any small pets.
There was another cougar sighting at Bow Park Monday morning.
Saanich Parks has been in contact with BC’s Conservation Officer Service and they have verified a young cougar was spotted at Bow Park in #Saanich this morning.
If you see a cougar, please report it to the Conservation Officer Service at 1-877-952-RAPP (7277). pic.twitter.com/gsF9opmhTu
— District of Saanich (@saanich) August 23, 2021
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