Six Nations police investigate possible cougar sighting

Six Nations police investigate possible cougar sighting

Police on Six Nations of the Grand River say they are investigating a possible cougar sighting.

Police said Tuesday that just before 7 pm on Monday a person reported seeing what they believed was a cougar in the driveway of a home on Chiefswood Road.

The person said the animal ran into the bush towards Second Line Road.

The person described the animal as black with a long tail.

Police said they notified Six Nations animal control and are investigating with help from the Ministry of Natural Resources.

Police said residents should be mindful of young children playing outdoors, pets, livestock farm and small animals.

Anyone seeing an animal resembling the description given, should call 911, police said.

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