"A dramatic rescue for a family visiting Discovery Island, off the Oak Bay shore, this weekend.
They called the Coast Guard for help when they found themselves threatened by the island’s resident wolf."
"A family of four hiking on the island are trapped at the lighthouse.
They can’t get off the foghorn building.
And call for help on their marine radio.
“They were stalked by a wolf and had made their way to the lighthouse, and climbed on top of the foghorn building of the lighthouse to escape it.” Read more here
Ian Cesarec patrols the waters in and around the Chatham Islands, property belonging to the Songhees First Nation.
“Access to any of the Songhees territorial lands are 100 percent no go!!” That includes half of Discovery Island, including the lighthouse property.
The wolf appeared on the island at same time as the death of Songhees Chief Robert Sam four years ago.
And Discovery Island is off limits to the public where the family was rescued.
“It doesn’t matter if they have a dog or anything with them.
No trespassing means no trespassing!!
And people should be aware of their environment.”
Despite the signs, and warnings, many people continue to travel to all areas of the island.
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