With six dogs dead, a cougar warning has been issued west of Calgary
CTV
Bragg Creek residents are keeping their dogs closer after several pets have been killed by a cougar.
Bragg Creek residents are keeping their dogs closer after several pets have been killed by a cougar.
"Six over the last three months and this last week, there were three, which is why we've had to bring in Fish and Wildlife," said Lucy Curtis with Bragg Creek Wild.
"(I) take extra precautions and keep (the dogs) as close as I can. I mean, really, that's all you can do is just be aware," said resident Matt Reeder.
Officials believe it is all the work of one cougar, which may be injured.
"Potentially, it's injured and that might be the reason it's acting in an unusual manner," Curtis said.
"Or, it's acting in a way that's learned and unfortunately, these are our pets."
Warning signs and traps have been set up after four dogs were killed in Bragg Creek and two in Tsuu'tina.
