Lynx spotted near Constance Bay, residents asked to use caution

By CityNews Ottawa

Posted Jul 5, 2021 11:25:00 AM.

Residents near Constance Bay are being warned to use caution in the area after a lynx was spotted Sunday night.

The animal was located shortly before 9 p.m. on Armitage Avenue near Greenland Road.

Councillor for West Carleton-March, Eli El-Chantiry alerted his constituents on Twitter, asking everyone to be careful with their pets and to not approach the lynx.

Good evening everyone, A Resident spotted this Lynx this evening at 8:50 on Armitage near Greenland. Please be careful with your PETS and do NOT approach Thank you.#Ward5Ott #Ottawa Please share this message pic.twitter.com/7CWPIPp57Q

— Eli El-Chantiry (@Eli_ElChantiry) July 5, 2021

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