Saanich police are urging members of the public to be careful after two reported cougar sightings within 10 hours near PKOLS.
On Monday (July 10), the Saanich Police Department received a report at approximately 9 p.m. about a cougar sighting in the 4400-block of Cedar Hill Road.
Officers did not locate the cat but notified B.C. conservation officers of the sighting.
On Tuesday morning, at approximately 6 a.m., police received information on a second reported cougar sighting near the park, this time in the 4100-block of Glendenning Road.
Members of the department attended but did not locate a cougar. Conservation was also notified of the second sighting.
Police are advising residents to use caution while walking in the area and to secure any small pets.
If a cougar is spotted, report it to the Saanich Police Department at 250-475-4321 and B.C. Conservation Services at 1-877-952-7277.
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