Cougar euthanized after showing aggressive behaviour in Banff
Posted January 15, 2021 11:10 am.
Last Updated January 15, 2021 11:11 am.
BANFF (660 NEWS) – Parks Canada has put down a cougar that was showing aggressive behaviour in and around the Town of Banff.
Staff tracked the animal to the backyard of a home near Wolf Street and tranquillized the big cat.
During a physical examination, staff discovered the female cougar, about eight years old, was emaciated and in poor health with a number of injuries, including a broken canine tooth.
“Parks Canada reviewed all possible options for managing this incident,” Parks Canada said in a statement. “By hunting within the Town of Banff, and showing aggressive behaviour to a person with an on-leash dog, the cougar’s behaviour indicated it was becoming increasingly less wary of humans as its health deteriorated.”
They determined she was the same cat that approached a man walking his dog on Jan. 10 and spotted twice over the past few days in the town, and made the decision to euthanize the animal.
There is still a cougar warning in effect for the area and any sightings should be reported to the Town of Banff.
⚠️ A cougar warning is active for @Banff_Town & surrounding area. ???? If you see a cougar or fresh signs of any carnivore activity, leave the area immediately & call Banff Dispatch 403-762-1470.
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— Banff National Park, Parks Canada (@BanffNP) January 12, 2021
