Ammonite Falls Regional Trail closed due to “aggressive” cougar spotted in the area

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Lauryn Mackenzie -

CHLY

Nanaimo,

British Columbia

Environment

January 9, 2025

Sections of the popular Ammonite Falls Regional Trail have been temporarily closed after a cougar displaying aggressive behaviour was spotted in the area. The annoucnement was made by the Regional District of Nanaimo on January 6. The cougar was first spotted on January 1st.

The closed section includes the Ammonite Falls Regional Trail between the Creekside trailhead and the falls viewpoint within Benson Creek Falls Regional Park. CHLY spoke with Karly McMullen, the WildSafeBC communications specialist to find out what to do to limit encounters with animals and what to do if encountering a cougar.

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Ammonite Falls Regional Trail closed due to “aggressive” cougar spotted in the area

Lauryn Mackenzie -

Environment

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