A deer was found dead in the yard of a Esquimalt home late Friday afternoon, said to be killed by a cougar.
Victoria police confirmed there was evidence a cougar was responsible, but the cougar has not yet been seen.
ALERT | Evidence of a cougar spotted 600-block of Lampson in . Fresh deer kill in a backyard. Cougar not actually seen.
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Bowen Osoko, spokesperson for the Victoria Police Department, said although it isnB次元官网网址檛 certain, itB次元官网网址檚 better to take precautions in this situation.
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Please keep a watchful eye on your kids & pets, . If you see the cougar, pls call 911.
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And there is reason to suspect it could be a cougar rather than another large animal. According to Osoko, police had to shoot a cougar not far from this location only a few months ago.
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Police are urging people to keep their children and pets indoors until the cougar has been located.
