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Warning Of Possible Cougar Or Bobcat In St. Marys

St. Marys officials are warning residents of a possible bobcat or cougar sighting.

The sighting was reported near the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.

Town officials are currently investigating and updates about the situation will be provided as they are available.

If you see this animal, do not approach it. A list of tips for handling encounters with bobcats, cougars and lynx is available on the province of Ontario’s website, which can be found here.

Sightings of this animal can be reported to Grant Brouwer, director of building and development, at 519-284-2340, ext. 215 or gbrouwer@town.stmarys.on.ca.

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