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Playing The MarkeT Dilly the clown was blowing bubbles at the opening of the Langley Community Farmers Market on May 22 in the centre court at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. The market will run each Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. See story: Page 6. Dan FERGUSON/ Langley Times
Cougar, bear sightings prompt warning Knowing what to do when you encounter a wild animal could save your skin Monique TAMMinGA Times Reporter
Cougars and bears have been spotted in Langley, and police are urging the public to use caution. Over the Victoria Day long weekend, Langley RCMP received a report of a cougar sighting in Williams Park and a bear sighting in north Langley. Both sightings took place on Saturday, May 18, with the bear seen in the West Langley Park area, at 95A Avenue and 208
Street. One person said he saw the bear again on Monday, May 20 near the Walnut Grove skate park. The local conservation officer was out as well and has several helpful tips for people to stay safe around wildlife. Cougar sightings in Langley are very rare, but bears are a common sight, often making their way through the ravines in Walnut Grove, even visiting the area of the Costco store a few years ago. The following safety tips about
cougars, bears and coyotes are from the Conservation Office Service: Many of the helpful tips related to cougars are similar to those for coyotes. To avoid conflicts: • Keep pets indoors or in secure kennels at night for safety; • Bring farm animals into enclosed sheds or barns at night, especially during calving or lambing seasons; • Do not leave pet food or food scraps outside; • When children are playing outdoors, closely supervise them; • Light walkways around your home and remove any heavy vegetation or landscaping near the house;
• Avoid feeding or attracting deer; • Hike in small groups and make enough noise to prevent surprising a cougar; • Keep small children close to the group, preferably in plain sight just ahead of you. If you see a cougar, you should: • Stop, stand tall and don’t run. Pick up small children. Remember, a cougar’s instinct is to chase; • Face the cougar, talk to it firmly, always leaving the animal an escape route; • Try to appear larger than the cougar by getting above it, such as stepping up onto a stump. If you are wearing a jacket, hold
it open to further increase your size; • Do not take your eyes off the animal or turn your back. Do not crouch down or try to hide; • Be assertive. Shout, wave your arms and throw rocks. The idea is to convince the cougar you are not prey, but a potential danger; and • If the cougar attacks, fight back aggressively and try to stay on your feet. Cougars have been driven away by people who have fought back using anything within reach, including sticks, rocks, shovels, backpacks, and clothing — even bare hands.
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