Fawning season prompts ‘aggressive’ deer warning from Saanich police

Saanich police issue warning after 'aggressive deer' incidents

Police in Saanich are warning pet owners to watch out after two incidents where dogs were pursued or attacked by aggressive deer. One Saanich man said a doe stalked him and his dog despite his numerous attempts to make the animal run away.

Saanich Police and Sannich Pound are warning people out walking their dogs to be extra careful this time of year, because of aggressive female deer. Their fawns may be hidden in the area, and the doe may attack because it feels the pet is a threat to … . It behooved Saanich police to warn residents after two reported 'unprovoked deer attacks' on Sunday, likely from female deer trying to protect young fawns. Tweet · A. A. Report an Error. Mule deer … . Saanich Pound and Saanich Police are urging people walking dogs to be aware that deer (particularly does) they encounter at this time of year may have small fawns hidden nearby, and may react aggressively to the presence of dogs and their owners. . Vancouver is experiencing an active crow attack season, a terrifying encounter between a child and a sea lion, and now Saanich police are warning residents to be cautious of area deer, after two reports of incidents with the usually peaceful animals …

Aggressive deer attacks spark warning from Saanich Police

Saanich police issue warning after 'aggressive deer' incidents

Saanich police about an unprovoked deer attack. The man said he was walking his small dog on Borden Street when he was accosted by a doe. The deer actively pursued the man and his dog through the area, including following the man up onto a

Beware aggressive deer in fawning season, Saanich residents told

Two people were accosted by aggressive deer today in Saanich and police are warning people to take caution. At noon, a man told Saanich Police he was attacked by a deer while walking his small dog in Borden Street. The doe accosted him and actively

Warning issued after 'aggressive' deer encounters in Saanich

Police say both incidents happened Sunday near wooded areas close to the University of Victoria. Romeo Strasbourg said he was walking his dog when a doe attacked and would not be deterred by shouts or arm waving. The animal tracked him for blocks

Saanich officials warning residents of aggressive deer

Saanich Police say aggressive deer attacked a man and two dogs over the weekend in two separate incidents. Romeo Strasbourg says he was involved in one of those incidents while walking his dog on Borden Street. "I heard this noise behind me because it

A 56-year-old woman was seriously injured Saturday night when her car was rear-ended on Wilkinson Road at Glen Tara Lane. Saanich police are looking for a person who rear-ended a car and then fled last night, leaving the other driver with serious …

Saanich police are warning pet owners to be cautious after two people and their dogs were approached by “aggressive” deer. A man told police he was walking his small dog on Borden Street around noon on Sunday when he was “accosted by a doe.”. . Saanich Police and Sannich Pound are warning people out walking their dogs to be extra careful this time of year, because of aggressive female deer. The man said he was walking his small dog on Borden Street when he was accosted by a doe. "I heard this

Urban deer on the offensive

Saanich Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating the driver of a vehicle involved in a motor vehicle incident Saturday night. At approximately 1020 p.m., Saanich Police responded to a motor vehicle incident on Wilkinson Road at Glen Tara …

Two reports of aggressive deer Sunday in Saanich have prompted police to urge caution during fawning season. “I thought she would rear up and strike me with the hoofs,” said Romeo Strasbourg, who reported an encounter near McKenzie Avenue and