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Sidney North Saanich
2025-04-22 18:49 PDT
File # 2025-1788
Police are warning the public of an active cougar seen in the Epco Drive area.
On April 22, 2025 at 5:07 p.m., the Sidney/North Saanich RCMP received a report of a cougar in the 9600 block of Epco Drive. The large cat had perched in a tree but fled in an unknown direction prior to police arrival.
There was no indication that the cat was stalking any people or pets, but everyone in the area should be aware when outside with small children or animals, said Staff Sergeant Kris Clark of the BC RCMP. If spotted, please leave it alone and give it space. There is no need to report its whereabout unless it’s posing an active threat to someone.
There was no indication that the cat was stalking any people or pets, but everyone in the area should be aware when outside with small children or animals,
If spotted, please leave it alone and give it space. There is no need to report its whereabout unless it’s posing an active threat to someone.
The BC Conservation Officer Service has been notified of the cougar’s presence.
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Video of a large cougar perched in tree.
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Email: kris.clark@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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