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Victoria police put out alert after cougar sighting in residential neighbourhood

Victoria Police are warning people of a cougar sighting this morning in the James Bay neighbourhood.

Cougar spotted in the James Bay neighbourhood around 7 a.m. this morning

Cougars often wander into residential neighbourhoods while hunting deer. (Getty Images/Fuse)

Victoria Police are warning people of a cougar sighting this morning in the James Bay neighbourhood. 

Police say the animal was spotted around 7:05 a.m. PT near Menzies Street.

A search of the area turned up nothing.

Police are asking people to keep their eyes open for the animal and to report any sightings.