Cougar spotted near West Vancouver elementary school
West Vancouver Police are warning a large cougar was spotted near Ridgeview Elementary School around noon Thursday.
Police issue warning to keep children and pets indoors
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West Vancouver Police are warning a large cougar was spotted near Ridgeview Elementary School around noon Thursday.
"Please keep small children and pets inside," said a tweet from West Vancouver Police.
The school is located near the intersection of 12th Avenue and Kings Street.
More to come
Google Maps: 12th Avenue and Kings Street
Large cougar in the area of 11th and Kings in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WestVan?src=hash">#WestVan</a> near Ridgeview School. Please keep small children and pets inside. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/wvpdpatrol?src=hash">#wvpdpatrol</a>
—@WestVanPolice