Oak BayB次元官网网址檚 resident deer continue to terrorize citizens.

Last week police reported two boys were Lulie Street by a large deer. Luckily, the boys were riding scooters and managed to escape unharmed.

Conservation officer Peter Pauwels said his office was not made aware of the incident. However, he did say that running away from deer displaying aggressive behaviour isnB次元官网网址檛 the best option.

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Sixty-two-year-old Pam Guilbault was after being attacked by a large buck while riding her bicycle in Oak Bay on Nov. 21. The incident left her with a concussion and unable to move her right arm.

The municipality is moving forward with a in conjunction with the province, but residents have concerns.

Thomas Pressello wrote to the suggesting it might be time to cull or relocate the deer. But according to Mayor Kevin Murdoch, thatB次元官网网址檚 not on the table.

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