There are two reports of a cougar sighting in Saanich today.

Saanich Police contacted the Saanich school district at 10:45 a.m. to report a cougar sighting near Claremont School and Santa Clara Avenue. Another sighting was reported at Sayward Road at 12:20 p.m.

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If you see a cougar, don’t approach it or run away, police say. Back away slowly without turning your back on it and to try to appear as large as possible by raising your arms or holding up sticks or branches.

Further safety guidelines from the Ministry of Environment can be found at env.gov.bc.ca/wld/documents/cougsf.htm