Cougar warnings issued for Cochrane, Kananaskis Country following multiple sightings | 24CA News
A pair of cougar sightings in communities west of Calgary have authorities warning individuals within the space to make use of warning when strolling or climbing within the space.
After a cougar was seen close to YMCA’s Camp Chief Hector on Aug. 7 and eight, Alberta Parks issued a warning of cougar exercise within the space situated roughly 80 kilometres west of Calgary.
Alberta Parks stated there have been no reported incidents of human-wildlife interactions on the camp and the camp was persevering with its operations internet hosting campers. Conservation officers are supporting camp workers whereas the warnings are in place.
On Friday, the Town of Cochrane, Alta., stated a cougar had been noticed close to the Cochrane RancheHome.
“If you are planning on travelling through the Ranche, please proceed with caution,” the city posted on social media. Officials stated Fish and Wildlife officers have been contacted and are conscious of the state of affairs.
On Aug. 9 and once more on Aug. 11, Lorne Bremner posted on social media {that a} mountain lion and cubs had been “hanging around the ranch the last few nights” and posted video footage of what seems to be an grownup puma strolling exterior a fenced yard.
A earlier warning from Alberta Parks was issued in July after different cougar sightings and exercise have been detected close to Camp Chief Hector in Kananaskis Country.
“At that time, a kill site was discovered and a carcass showing advanced signs of decay was relocated by conservation officers. No additional kill sites have been located,” an Alberta Parks spokesperson stated in an electronic mail.
Alberta Parks warned that cougars could be encountered wherever within the Kananaskis area.
The predatory cats are naturally afraid of people and had these tricks to stop any shock encounters:
- Make loads of noise;
- Travel in teams;
- Be conscious of your environment;
- Keep pets on a leash;
- Carry bear spray, have it accessible and know use it.
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