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Man Fends Off Cougar Attack, Conservation Officers on Alert
7/28/2025
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- A brave British Columbia man fought off a cougar attack near Smithers on Saturday, sustaining only minor injuries. While working by Lake Kathlyn, he struck the cougar in the face, prompting it to flee. Thankfully, he didn't need hospitalization, but conservation officers are now on high alert, monitoring the area and setting a live trap for the animal.
