Two cougars have been killed following a Tuesday morning attack that left a Harrison Mills woman hospitalized with injuries.

According to a statement from the B.C. Conservation Officer Service, their Predator Attack Team located and killed two young male cougars found within 60 feet of the attack site on the victim鈥檚 rural property. BCCOS determined the cougars were healthy and the attack was predatory in nature and unprovoked.

鈥淲e understand people are passionate about wildlife, but the priority of the COS is to ensure public safety, which must come first,鈥� the BCCOS statement read. 鈥淩elocation or translocation was not an option for these two animals, as the risk to the public is simply far too great.鈥�

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The Predator Attack Team is confident they have correctly identified and killed the cougar that attempted to kill the victim.

The victim remains in hospital in stable condition after suffering injuries to her head, face and arms. According to the BCCOS, the woman was airlifted to the hospital with serious injuries following the attack.

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鈥淲e wish her the best in her recovery,鈥� the Service said.

The BCCOS said cougar attacks against people are extremely rare and encouraged the public to educate themselves on wildlife in the area and the corresponding precautions.

The investigation is ongoing.

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