Residents of the Cowichan Valley frequently report wildlife encounters on social media.

Cobble Hill even has a Facebook page dedicated specifically to bear and cougar sightings.

But for most of us, photos and videos are as close as we'll get to seeing a cougar.

Here’s a daytime video of a cougar from this week in the valley.

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— July 26, 2025