Wolf Advisory in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve Home News + Blogs Wolf Advisory in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve Please be advised that effective immediately, a WOLF ADVISORY has been issued for the ENTIRE LONG BEACH UNIT of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. BACKGROUND: On Tuesday, 11 March 2015, two wolves attacked two dogs that were off leash at the far end of Wick Beach, near Combers. The incident happened between 10:15 and 10:30 am. One dog did not survive the encounter while the other is recovering from its injuries. At this time we do not believe there is an elevated risk to people, however, the risk to pets off leash should be considered high. Leading up to this incident was a series of increasingly concerning events in our region involving wolves starting with several daytime sightings of bold/unafraid (habituated) wolves along the roadside. This was followed by the unexplained disappearance of a dog being walked off leash on the Willowbrae Trail, followed by two separate attacks on dogs in Ucluelet over the past couple of weeks. REPORTING All sightings of, and encounters with wolves from either yourself or visitors should be reported ASAP to: For sightings and encounters within Pacific Rim National Park Reserve can be reported to 1.877.852.3100 Sightings and encounters within the surrounding communities can be reported to 1.877.952.7277 (Conservation Officer Service of BC) Please write these numbers down and keep them handy. PREVENTION: Please help visitors to our area directing them toward important prevention and safety information such as the “You are in Wolf and Cougar Country” brochure available at our Park Information Centres and on our website: http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/bc/pacificrim/visit/visit7/visit7c.aspx Here are a few of the key points to remember: Keep your pets on leash! (Almost every year in our region we see pets attacked by wolves and cougars – there have been NO recorded attacks on leashed pets!) Check park centres for current information Watch for and respect ‘wildlife warning/advisories’ Carry deterrents such as bear spray and marine air horns Never allow a wolf or cougar to approach you – maintain or create space between you Scare away wolves and cougars as soon as you see them – this is best for your safety and the safety of the animals. Wolves and cougars learn from our behaviours. Let’s teach them to avoid people. Keep children close and discuss carnivore safety Thank you kindly! Todd Windle Human-Wildlife Conflict Specialist | Spécialiste, Conflits entre la faune et les humains Pacific Rim National Park Reserve | Réserve de parc national Pacific Rim Parks Canada | Parcs Canada PO Box 280, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0 | C.P. 280, Ucluelet, C.-B. V0R 3A0 Todd.Windle@pc.gc.ca Telephone | Téléphone 250.726.7165 x.227 Facsimile | Télécopieur 250.726.4691 Cellular | Cellulaire 250.266.1735 www.pc.gc.ca/pacificrim Twitter Facebook Email Back to Top