“Neighbors of Alto Macul, we ask them to close their doors and enter their pets because there is a cougar in the sector,” alerted the Municipality of Florida during the afternoon of Thursday. Finally, the Minister of Agriculture went out on his social networks to put cold cloths on the matter.
During the afternoon of this Thursday, the Municipality of La Florida alerted its neighbors on social networks, especially those who live in the Alto Macul area, due to the possible presence of a wild cougar.
“Neighbors of Alto Macul, we ask that you close your doors and enter your pets because there is a cougar in the sector, “reads the beginning of the notice.
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Neighbors of Alto Macul ask them to close their doors and enter their pets because there is a cougar in the sector. SAG is already informed and is coming to the scene. Important is that if you see it do not chase it and call 1416. It is not a naturally dangerous animal but it is better to prevent. pic.twitter.com/9cyM4KFm8H
– munilaflorida (@MuniLaFlorida) July 9, 2020
However, hours later, it was the Minister of Agriculture, Antonio Walker, who communicated to the public his appreciation for the cooperation during the operation for a puma sighting in the commune of La Florida, and adding information provided by the people in charge of the deployment.
“According to the operation, the animal corresponded to a cat”, the Secretary of State affirmed through his Twitter account.
Finally, Walker assured that both SAG and Metropolitan Park officials “continue to monitor”, and asked residents of the sector to notify the authorities in the event of an emergency.
We thank neighbors of #LaFlorida for his disposition in operation for a puma sighting in Alto Macul. According to the operation, the animal corresponded to a cat. @sagchile and @parquemetminvu They continue monitoring and we reiterate to neighbors to alert the police to any emergency
— Antonio Walker (@antoniowalkerp) July 9, 2020
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