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Cougars acting weird

Cougars acting strangely have prompted a warning to residents of Coquitlam.

The B.C. Conservation Service urges caution in and around green spaces, following reports of unusual wildcat behaviour.

Two cougars are believed to be roaming around the Coquitlam River, leading to numerous sightings the past two weeks.

In one incident, a cougar came right up to a dog being walked near Norm Staff Park, and began sniffing the pet.

"Obviously it's abnormal behaviour for a cougar to be that comfortable approaching a pet that close to its owner like that," conservation officer Shawn McNaughton told CTV.

A trap has been set for the animals.

Meanwhile, residents are advised not to let their pets roam free.

If you see a cougar, back away slowly, and don't run – it can trigger the cat's predatory instincts.

– with files from CTV Vancouver



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