More deliveries from the stork mean cougar sightings on the southern tip of Vancouver Island are rising this summer.

WildWise president Sam Webb said itB次元官网网址檚 been a busy summer for cougars.

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Although the number of bear sightings in Sooke has remained at about the same level as the last few years, thereB次元官网网址檚 been an increase in Langford.

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The number of bear sightings in Sooke reported so far is around 200. Still, Webb cautioned that some could be for the same bear or multiple reports about a bear in the same neighbourhood.

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She emphasized the importance of keeping homes and property, bear and cougar attractant free, including securing garbage and livestock.

B次元官网网址淭hose are the two main attractants. Free roaming pets can attract wildlife as well, so always keep pets on a leash.B次元官网网址�

Wild Wise is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to ensuring the safety of people and wildlife through education. Although itB次元官网网址檚 been a valuable resource in Sooke for many years, it expanded to the West Shore in 2020.

The website at contains more on the organization, its programs, volunteer opportunities, and links to many other sources for valuable information. You can also check out Wild Wise Society on Facebook.