Armstrong police have issued a warning in regards to a cougar in the area.
Police attended a complaint of a cougar going after a dog in the Wyatt Road area of Spallumcheen at around 1:30 p.m. Saturday.
It’s believed the incident occurred between 1 p.m and 1:30 p.m. when the cougar emerged from an embankment and caught a small dog and attempted to flee the area.
Police said the cougar was interrupted by the homeowner and another dog.
Police warned neighbouring residents about the cat and are advising all others who may visit the Wyatt Road area to be aware of the cougar.
If there are any similar incidents, the public is asked to call the problem wildlife reporting line at 1-877-952-7277, *7277 on a cell phone or any local RCMP detachment.
