Injured Cougar Captured and Killed in Port Alberni Neighbourhood
An injured cougar that had been spotted in residential and commercial areas in Port Alberni for several weeks was euthanized.
A BC Conservation Service officer cornered the cougar in a yard and "humanely dispatched" it, according to a spokesperson.
Physical assessment of the animal found that it had what appeared to be a gunshot wound to a leg and into the chest.
The cougar had a badly broken leg and appeared emaciated in photos taken by neighbours.
- The cougar was spotted underneath the Port Alberni Port Authority office building at Fisherman's Harbour for several days.
- The animal was put down at the site due to its injuries.
Author's summary: Cougar euthanized due to injuries.