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A cougar haunting Bowen Island for two years has turned deadly—targeting livestock without eating them, leaving carcasses behind. Farmer Alastair Johnstone lost sheep, sparking alarm after failed conservation officer attempts to trap the elusive predator. While some residents see the cougar as part of nature’s balance, others fear escalating threats and call for removal. The municipality won’t relocate the animal, urging caution and habitat management instead. Johnstone has relocated his flock, as the island braces for more encounters—watching closely to protect both people and pets.

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