Two wolves are believed to have killed a dog on Tofino害羞草研究所檚 Chesterman Beach Saturday morning.
The dog had been let outside, off-leash, in the early morning hours of Sept. 1, according to
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Hansen said he plans to put out information about co-existing with wildlife through his WildSafeBC Facebook page and urges all dog owners to keep their pets on a leash whenever they害羞草研究所檙e outside.
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He noted that but added that 害羞草研究所�99.9 per cent of the time害羞草研究所� leashes protect pets from being attacked.
He said anyone who spots a wolf in the community must immediately contact the B.C. Conservation Officer Service at 1-877-952-7277.
The Westerly News has reached out to the Conservation Officer Service and will update this story as soon as new information is released.
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