Family of cougars moves into Departure Bay neighbourhood
NANAIMO — What’s believed to be a family of four cougars have found a new home in a wooded area in Nanaimo’s Departure Bay neighbourhood, according to a local conservation officer.
Stuart Bates with the B.C. Conservation Officer Service says a female adult cougar along with at least two and likely a third kitten are living in a wooded ravine off Departure Bay Road at Newton Street.
“They’ve shown no aggressive behaviour towards any people, we’ve got no reports of pets being taken,” said Bates.
“We will monitor if the cougar’s behaviour changes. If it warrants removal, we will remove it,” he said.