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Victoria Police warn pedestrians of cougar roaming near downtown

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 21 Nov, 2023 12:14 PM

Police are warning pedestrians about an adult cougar roaming near downtown Victoria, telling them to avoid the area this morning.

Victoria Police say on social media the cougar was spotted near Jutland Road and Dunedin Street, near the Victoria waterfront and north of the downtown core.

VicPD File 23-43261

An adult cougar has been sighted in the area of Jutland Rd and Dunedin Rd. Officers are on scene. Pedestrians are advised to avoid the area. Further updates to follow. #yyj pic.twitter.com/UxuBDEsvWZ
— Victoria Police (@vicpdcanada) November 21, 2023

They say the Conservation Officer Service has been contacted "to address the cougar," and officers are alerting residents to keep them safe.

Photos on social media show police cars blocking off roads in the area.

The neighbourhood where the cougar was spotted features a mix of low-rise residential and office buildings mixed with open parking lots.

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