BC Conservation Officer Service warning users of a popular Kelowna park after cougar attack

The BC Conservation Officer Service is warning all users of a popular Kelowna park about a cougar that tried to attack a large, leashed dog.

A post on the service's website says it happened Sunday evening in Mission Creek Regional Park when the big cat lunged and tried to take on the dog, but was scared off and neither the dog nor owner were hurt.

Conservation officers have issued a public advisory, saying while roaming pets are prey for cougars, aggression toward a large, leashed dog is ``uncommon and concerning.''

The cougar hasn't been caught but warning signs have been posted in the sprawling east Kelowna park, and conservation officers plus regional district parks staff say they are monitoring the situation.