Saanich Lookin' Wild: Cougars on the Loose! 🐾
Saanich Police warn of another cougar sighting in residential area. Okay, fam, so listen up. Saanich PD just dropped a warning about cougars chillin' in the 'hood, specifically PKOLS area. Royal Roads also sus of a cougar on campus. If you see one, don't be a Karen, just back away slowly and dial 91
TL:DR
Okay, fam, so listen up. Saanich PD just dropped a warning about cougars chillin' in the 'hood, specifically PKOLS area. Royal Roads also sus of a cougar on campus. If you see one, don't be a Karen, just back away slowly and dial 911. Seems like these sightings are happening a lot lately. Also, a bear was spotted in Sidney! Lock up your snacks, y'all. Vancouver Island = Cougar Central rn.
The Deets
Yo, Saanich is turning into a whole wildlife documentary frfr. Saanich Police just hit us with the tea: cougars are out here vibin' in residential areas. They were spotted in the PKOLS area, like near the 4200 block of Cedar Hill Road. BC Conservation Service is on it, tryna figure out what's good.
Royal Roads University is also on high alert. They dropped a notice about a cougar on campus, telling everyone to be careful out there. If you happen to see one of these big cats, the move is to back away slowly. Don't run, don't make any sudden moves, just chill and call 911 and the BC Conservation Officer Service. Safety first, bestie!
This ain't even a one-time thing. There have been a bunch of cougar sightings in Saanich and Central Saanich recently. Like, one near Uptown on May 14th and another by the Brentwood waterfront just the other day. And peep this: a black bear was spotted twice in downtown Sidney on Victoria Day! The Wild Wise Society is saying we gotta secure our attractants, aka anything that might draw these animals to where we live. Keep your trash locked up, people!
WildSafeBC is droppin' some serious knowledge on what to do if you actually meet a cougar. Back away slowly, don't turn your back, make yourself look as big as possible, and pick up any kids or pets you got with you. If the cougar starts acting aggressive, yell, make yourself seem like a hard target, and if it comes down to it, fight back! Vancouver Island has the most cougars in BC, so stay woke!
Abbreviations Glossary
| Abbreviation | Full Form |
|---|---|
| PD | Police Department |
| Sus | Suspicious |
| Chillin' | Relaxing, hanging out |
| Vibin' | Present; hanging out |
| Tea | Gossip; news |
| Frfr | For real for real; seriously |
| Woke | In the know; aware |