| Cougar Sighting in Oliver |
| Oliver |
| 1/27/2010 |
Cougar Sighting in Oliver
The Town of Oliver received notice from a resident of a suspected cougar sighting in a wetland area adjacent to 87th Street, near MacPherson Meadows. The conservation officer is aware of the sighting.
The conservation officer advised staff:
Cougars are primarily nocturnal but active at dawn and dusk
It is cougar hunting season
Local hunters are aware of the cougar sighting
Hunters with their dogs are attempting to pick up the scent
To be successful, hounds should pick up the scent within 2 hours
If you see a cougar, prompt notice to the conservation hotline is critical
Bob Hamilton, the local conservation officer, said The cougar has been in the area for six months and we have been monitoring the situation and made several attempts to catch the cougar. He explained that reports of cougar sightings usually come in hours or days after an individual has spotted the cougar. He stressed it is critical for people to call Toll Free 1-877-952-7277 (RAPP) promptly to report a cougar sight-ing.
The Mayor said We are working closely with the conservation office to deal with the cougar in our area. He urged people to call the RAPP line no matter what time of day it is so we have the best chance possi-ble to catch the cougar.
The following cougar awareness information is listed on the BC Parks website:
If you meet a cougar:
Never approach a cougar. Although cougars will normally avoid a confrontation, all cougars are unpredictable.
Always give a cougar an avenue to escape.
Do not run. Try to back away from the cougar slowly. Sudden movement or flight may trigger an instinctive attack.
Do not turn your back on the cougar. Face the cougar and remain upright.
Do all you can to enlarge your image. Don't crouch down or try to hide. Pick up sticks or branches and wave them around.
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