A campground at Cultus Lake Park has reopened after Conservation officer service officials captured a cougar that had killed pets at the campground. The campground was shut down after a cougar killed two pets on Thursday.
“Conservation Officer Service (COS) received reports that a cougar had killed pets and displayed stalking behaviour towards people in the Clear Creek Campground area,” COS said.
The campground was evacuated to capture the animal. “After a brief closure of Clear Creek campground in response to cougar activity in the area, Conservation Officer Service, supported by BC Parks staff and park operators have concluded their activity after successfully capturing and removing the animal of concern. The campground has now reopened and reservations are valid again.”
In June, a woman mountain biking on a popular train on Sunshine Coast was attacked by a cougar. The cougar lunged and swatted at the woman, who suffered minor injuries and was treated in hospital. A group of nearby trail builders arrived moments after the encounter and scared the cougar off.
Cougar encounter: Dos and Dont’s
Stay calm and keep the cougar in view, pick up children immediately. Children frighten easily and the noise and movements they make could provoke an attack. Back away slowly, ensuring that the animal has a clear avenue of escape. Make yourself look as large as possible and keep the cougar in front of you at all times. Never run or turn your back on a cougar, sudden movement may provoke an attack
If a cougar shows interest or follows you, respond aggressively, maintain eye contact with the cougar, show your teeth and make loud noise. Arm yourself with rocks or sticks as weapons
If a cougar attacks, fight back, convince the cougar you are a threat and not prey, use anything you can as a weapon. Focus your attack on the cougar’s face and eyes. Use rocks, sticks, bear spray or personal belongings as weapons. You are trying to convince the cougar that you are a threat, and are not prey.
