Cougar on the Prowl in Saanich's Urban Uptown Area Prompts Police Warning

Cougar on the prowl in Saanich's urban Uptown area prompts police warning

The public is advised to call 911 and back away slowly if they encounter the animal.

Cougar spotted near Uptown prompts safety warning for Saanich residents

A cougar sighting in a busy Saanich neighbourhood has authorities reminding the public to be cautious around the Uptown area.

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Saanich police have issued a public warning after a cougar was spotted prowling around the Greater Victoria city’s urban Uptown neighbourhood in several locations Wednesday night. It’s the second police warning about a cougar on south Vancouver Island this week after Central Saanich police urged caution after one of the animals was spotted near Saanichton village centre on Tuesday. In a Facebook post made Thursday morning, Saanich police said of…

Saanich police issue warning after cougar spotted near Uptown

Saanich Police are asking the public to be careful after a cougar was spotted multiple times near the Uptown area on Wednesday.