Cougar sighting in Saanich prompts warning from police

A cougar sighting in Saanich over the weekend has prompted a warning to residents. 

Saanich Police were called to the 4000 block of Prospect Lake Road on Saturday, November 7th in response to a reported sighting of four cougars.

A resident in the area reported observing four cougars in their backyard and unfortunately, one of their goats was killed by the cougars before they left the property. 

The resident’s goat was in a fenced area of the yard.

Saanich Police say they were not able to locate the cougars as they had left the area before police arrived. 

BC Conservation Officer Service (BC COS) was advised of the situation and sent a conservation officer to the address to follow-up.

BC COS could not provide any additional details on the matter. 

Saanich Police have since issued a warning to residents to not approach a cougar if one is seen, but rather try to seek the protection of being indoors. 

Those who see a cougar are urged to call BC COS and/or Saanich Police.