Cougar Sightings Reported on Denman Island

environment · December 2019 · East Road and Orkney Farm, Denman Island

The Wildlife Advisory Committee received reports of cougar sightings including an adult chasing a deer on East Road and two kittens near Orkney Farm in December 2019. The committee investigates cougar signs but does not issue full alerts unless confirmed sightings or kills occur. Cougars are known to inhabit the area but are rarely seen and avoid humans.

Sources

• “The WAC received reports of a sighting of an adult chasing a deer at the south end of East Road (Dec. 9) and two kittens near Orkney Farm (Dec. 12.)” — The Islands Grapevine – January 2nd, 2020 (January 2nd, 2020)

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