Man charged with harassing a cougar near Lake Louise
Posted September 8, 2020 1:01 pm.
Last Updated September 8, 2020 1:02 pm.
LAKE LOUISE (660 NEWS) – A man from Saskatchewan has been charged with a rare offence for allegedly harassing a cougar, using a slingshot.
Parks Canada said the attack was witnessed by a number of people on May 31 near Lake Louise.
The big cat was trapped between the wildlife fence next to the Trans-Canada Highway when the man reportedly shot at him with his slingshot.
Conservation officers used a vehicle description and photos to track the suspect. He was later arrested and charged with disturbing wildlife in a national park and possession of a firearm.
Under the Parks Canada Act a slingshot is considered a firearm.
Thankfully, the cougar was redirected to the proper side of the fence by conservation officers.