COUGAR SIGHTINGS! |
| Posted by Adriana Soler (adriana) on Sep 16 2011 |
Parents, you may be wondering about our policies regarding wildlife. We have had several cougar sightings in Duncan and to ensure the safety of the children we have been in close contact with the Conservation officer services. We have banned the forest play and nature walks untill further notice and have been playing strictly on the field/playground. If we have a confirmed sighting near by we will comense the code YELLOW, which includes staying indoors and not going outside to ensure saftey.
I have attched some information about Cougar Encounters to keep you and your families informed:
( let hope we never have to use it!)
Conservation Officer Services 1-877-952-7277 * If you see a cougar call
What to do if you encounter a cougar:
• Stay calm and keep the cougar in view. Pick up children immediately — children frighten easily; the noise and movements they make could provoke an attack.
• Back away slowly, ensuring that the animal has a clear avenue of escape. Make yourself look as large as possible. Keep the cougar in front of you at all times.
• Never run or turn your back on a cougar. Sudden movement may provoke an attack.
• If a cougar shows interest or follows you, respond aggressively. Maintain eye contact with the cougar, show your teeth and make loud noise.
• Arm yourself with rocks or sticks as weapons. Crouch down as little as possible when bending down to pick up things off of the ground.
• If a cougar attacks, fight back. Convince the cougar you are a threat and not prey. Use anything you can as a weapon. Focus your attack on the cougar’s face and eyes.
— courtesy B.C. Ministry of Environment
Last changed: Sep 16 2011 at 5:31 pm
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