Five cougar sightings near Royal Roads, April 24 & 25 2019
On April 24th 2019, the West Shore RCMP received four complaints regarding a cougar sighting in the area of the Lagoon and Royal Roads forest.
“We have received another call about a sighting today, April 25th,” said Cst. Saggar, West Shore RCMP Media Relations Officer. “We have advised our friends over at Conservation about this as well as the School District and Royal Roads University. We would like everyone to be aware of the sightings and keep your eyes open when out and about. If you see a cougar you can report it to Conservation. There have been no reports of stalking or attacks.”
If you want information on what to do when you see a cougar please click here. To report a sighting call the RAPP (Report All Poachers and Polluters) hotline at 1-877-952-7277.
Released by
Cst. Nancy Saggar
Media Relations Officer
West Shore RCMP
698 Atkins Avenue, Victoria, BC V9B3A4
Office: 250-474-2264
Fax: 250-474-8790
Email: westshore_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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