A cougar that was possibly spotted several times over the weekend in a Saanich neighbourhood has been caught and will be relocated.
On Saturday, Saanich Police were called to West Saanich Road near Old West Saanich Road where a resident spotted a cougar roaming near the roadway.
Officers searched the area, but could not locate the feline.
Then on Sunday, police received multiple calls of a possible cougar sighting in the Gordon Head area around Triest Cresent, Hillcrest Avenue, and Hollydene Place.
Early Monday afternoon, authorities received more reports of a cougar sighting in the 4300-block of Gordon Head Rd.
Saanich pound and conservation officers were able locate the young feline with the help of hound dogs and were able to tranquilize the cougar.
The animal will now be relocated to an undisclosed location.
Today we received another report of a cougar in #Saanich #yyj. Our Pound Officer and @_BCCOS attended, found the cougar and tranquilized it. It will now be relocated. 👍 pic.twitter.com/QGZ5hzrh7J
— Saanich Police (@SaanichPolice) May 7, 2018