There's a cougar on the loose in Belcarra.
RCMP were called to a home in the 1000-block of Farrer Cove Road overlooking Indian Arm at 8:20 Tuesday night, when a big cat snatched a family dog. When the 16-year-old son tried to intervene, it took a swipe at him.
The cougar dropped the dog, who was rescued, stalked the house for a couple of minutes, and then moved off.
Other residents say cats have gone missing lately and they've seen the cougar.
A Conservation Officer was called out.