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The Penticton conservation office reports three cougar sightings along Penticton Creek in the past week. Credit: Shutterstock

Cougar chases, attacks mountain biker on B.C.’s Sunshine Coast

A woman is recovering after being attacked by a cougar while mountain biking on a popular trail in Roberts Creek on the Sunshine Coast over the weekend.

The B.C. Conservation Officer Service says the big cat chased the woman then "lunged and swatted" at her near the B&K logging road, a popular biking destination.

It says a group of nearby trail builders arrived moments later and chased the cougar off.

The woman suffered minor injuries and was treated in hospital after the encounter on Sunday afternoon.

The service says two trails near the attack have been closed, and the public should stay away from the B&K trail network.

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It says conservation officers did a sweep of the area and set up trail cameras on Sunday, but didn't spot the cougar.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 12, 2023.

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