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Parksville Issues Warning After Cougar Kills Livestock
The city urged residents to stay alert and report sightings after two livestock were killed and nearby campgrounds and golf courses were notified.
- The City of Parksville is warning residents of recent cougar activity after two livestock were recently killed southeast of Shelly Road and Stanford Ave East and west of Martindale Road.
- Following the livestock killings, The Conservation Officer Service is investigating the deaths and working toward a solution, according to The City.
- When encountering Cougars, residents should "Maintain eye contact, look big, make noise/yell, and be assertive," "Carry bear spray," and travel in groups while watching for tracks and food caches.
- Residents must "Make sure children are home before dusk and stay indoors until after dawn" when Cougars are most active, and Keep pets leashed since "Roaming pets are easy prey for cougars."
- Nearby campgrounds and golf courses have been notified of the cougar activity; residents seeking more safety information should contact the COS Call Centre at 1-877-952-7277.
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