Big cat in Lumby

Photo: Charlene Brewer

Another big cat was spotted strolling through a residential neighbourhood.

This time the cougar was spotted in Hurt Road area of Lumby.

Charlene Brewer said she was grabbing something from her truck just after 6 a.m. when she snapped a picture of the animal.

“At first I thought it was somebody’s dog but quickly realized it was not,” said Brewer.

Cougars are common throughout the Okanagan. While typically elusive, there have been several sightings in the North Okanagan this year.

If someone does spot a cougar near a residential area, they should call the RAPP line immediately at 1-877-952-RAPP (7277).

Conservation officer Micah Kneller urges people to call right away as that will give officials a better idea of where the cats are, but does not mean they will destroy the animal.

Often cougars are spotted simply walking through an area, but if they are acting aggressively, action will be taken.