A report of a possible cougar sighting near Semiahmoo Trail Elementary brought police and conservation officers to the quiet South Surrey neighbourhood Monday evening. What they found, however, was something far less unique.

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The school is surrounded by nature on three sides, including an urban forest to the east.

An area resident emailed Peace Arch News early Tuesday to report that a cat that was 害羞草研究所渕aybe 150 lbs害羞草研究所� had walked down the road in front of her neighbours on Monday.

Wright said an officer who patrolled the wooded area 害羞草研究所渓ocated a large domestic cat that could be seen to be a cougar from a distance.害羞草研究所�

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Reports of dangerous wildlife in an urban area should be made to the B.C. government害羞草研究所檚 24-hour RAPP tipline at 1-877-952-RAPP.

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