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Oak Bay Police have issued a warning after a family pet was killed by a deer this week.
Residents near the 800 block of Newport Avenue are urged to stay vigilant around wildlife after a tragic incident last night involving an aggressive deer.
On October 30th, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the dog was in the yard of the family
home, when a male deer, which had been eating vegetation on the property “bucked”
the dog, spearing it in the chest area with its antlers.
The 15-year-old deaf Husky/Shepherd cross was walking along the property perimeter when it approached a deer eating vegetation, prompting the deer to lower its head and toss the dog.
The dog was severely injured and was taken to a veterinary clinic and euthanized after
the assessment of the injuries, which included a 3-to-4-inch puncture to the dog’s chest.
This incident serves as a stark reminder, especially during rutting season when male deer, or bucks, become highly territorial and more prone to aggression.
“Our thoughts are with this family as they grieve the loss of their family dog,” said Oak Bay Police in a media release.
Authorities are reminding residents in urban areas with a high deer population to exercise caution, keep pets on a leash, and avoid any direct encounters with wildlife.
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