Wolves have been spotted on Royal Roads UniversityB次元官网网址檚 property in Colwood.

The university issued a warning to anyone who uses its 565-acre grounds that Island coastal wolves have been seen and heard in the area.

Cheryl Eason, Royal RoadsB次元官网网址� CFO, said cougars can be seen year-round on the universityB次元官网网址檚 campus, with black bear sightings also happening in the summer. But she said wolf sightings are rare. The school already has a rule requiring dogs to be kept on a leash while on campus, but the school is reiterating the importance of keeping dogs on leash with wolves around.

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In the statement, the school said wolves generally donB次元官网网址檛 pose a threat to humans, but do attack off-leash dogs, as happened twice last month in Sooke.

B次元官网网址淭his rule is more important now than ever to follow. We want your canine companions to be safe. ItB次元官网网址檚 also important to keep small children within armB次元官网网址檚 reach,B次元官网网址� RRU safety and environment officer Richard Doyle said in a statement.

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