Part of the trail system near Whistler's Alpine neighbourhood is closed following a cougar encounter, the Resort Municipality of Whistler said in a Facebook post on Thursday.
The RMOW said the incident happened at the intersection of the Flank and 19 Mile Creek trails, above Alpine. "[The Conservation Officer Service] received a report a cougar hit the back tire of a mountain bike, knocking the rider from the bike, near the Flank and 19 Mile Creek trails intersection," the Facebook post said. "The cougar initially backed off when hazed, but continued to follow at a close distance for 10-15 minutes in a stalking position."
In the interest of public safety, part of the trail system near Alpine will be closed for the next seven days.-Cat Scratch Fever"All other trails are open, however please proceed with caution," the RMOW said. "Consider carrying bear spray when using the alpine trails, as it is an effective defensive tool for wildlife encounters.
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