Esquimalt Lagoon is one of Laurie ShumanskiB次元官网网址檚 favourite places. But lately, the Lagoon has been littered with a not so pleasant sight.
In recent weeks, Shumanski has seen three geese dead on the corner of Ocean Boulevard and Lagoon Road while on her drive to work. She also saw another three dead on another day.
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Based on the feathers and blood, Shumanski believes the geese had been hit by cars speeding by and left for dead. Now sheB次元官网网址檚 concerned for the geese and the goslings that have hatched recently at the Lagoon, which is a migratory bird sanctuary.
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She hopes people will slow down in the area and stick to the posted speed limit.
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The City of Colwood said B次元官网网址渟everalB次元官网网址� geese have been struck by vehicles and issued a public warning last week, asking drivers to be watchful when driving along Ocean Boulevard.
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In an effort to deter speeders, council approved exploring the idea of installing speed humps along Ocean Boulevard, as well as on Lagoon Road and Milburn Drive.
If neighbours in the area approve, the humps will be installed on a trial basis.
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