From a peacock that wandered into a house to a bighorn sheep that \u0027needs a mate,\u0027 B.C.\u0027s conservation officers were on the job in 2022.
In a Facebook post Thursday, the service said it received 30,000 human-wildlife conflict calls through the RAPP hotline in 2022.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.
By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4 | 416-383-2300A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againHere are some of the more lighthearted calls that no doubt gave conservation officers a chuckle:Caller advised a peacock has entered their home through an open door. There is no threat to their safety, and caller’s grandpa isn’t encouraging it to leave, due to weather. They will call back if it becomes an issue.Caller and a few others in the area are worried about a ram — bighorn sheep — that’s been seen on its own. Latest sighting yesterday on a blind corner. Big, maybe 350 pounds. Needs a mate.Caller advised snakes are in her garden and she is concerned for them. She would like to set up an appointment to have them removed.Article contentCaller has a pond on their property that collects water from five lots and drains into a fish-bearing stream. There are no tadpoles this year and they want to know what’s happened.Ten minutes ago, the RCMP received a call from an individual who reports having seen a bush rustle and purring coming from the bush. Caller was concerned it was a cougar.Caller advises of an otter family in the area, not sure if you know they are there — attracting a lot of people.Caller is reporting a dead shrew. The caller said they aren’t concerned, but insisted he needed to make a report.Caller is reporting a badger is making a den in her backyard. Not concerned about it, just thought conservation officers would like to know.Article contentCaller said a bear attacked a statue that looked like a person, which is very concerning to them.Caller reporting some kind of big, black and grey animals flew by their driveway. It was so fast, the caller was unable to identify it.• Caller states there are a couple of deer that have dug a hole in the yard and are laying in it. Caller assumes the deer are keeping warm but is wondering if she should help them.
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