ALERT!  COUGAR SIGHTINGS in DEAN PARK ESTATES

by Todd Kalyniuk
805 views 1 minutes read

Over the years, DPECA Executive has been advised by concerned Dean Park Estates residents about cougar sightings in and around our subdivision.

A cougar was euthanized due to attacks on four goats on the west side of John Dean Provincial Park in March 2022. The Sidney/North Saanich RCMP detachment recommends the following with regards to any future cougar sightings in our neighbourhood:

  • If and when a cougar is spotted, local police and Conservation can be immediately notified via the Sidney/North Saanich RCMP non-emergency line at  250-656-3931  This will allow the appropriate authorities to effectively disseminate information via media (includes social media) to alert the general public.
  • Key information to share with the local police and Conservation about cougar sightings are where, when and what direction the cougar was headed; what it looked like (e.g., how big) and its demeanour; and what it was doing [e.g., whether it was creating a dangerous situation (stalking) or whether it was just hanging out].

Skip to content