Cougar with no fear of humans killed by police in Nanaimo

Mounties in Nanaimo shot and killed a cougar that has been spotted prowling in the area for weeks.
RCMP Const. Gary O’Brien says they received numerous reports of a cougar roaming the docks and fish-cleaning station around the Nanaimo Yacht Club early Wednesday.
He says it’s believed the animal had some interactions with people in the area and was showing no fear of humans.
O’Brien says the officer took the safety of the public into consideration when they shot and killed the a