I read somewhere that their babies are out now and beavers get crazy aggressive to protect them. I have to think if beavers killed my dog I wouldn't want them killed ... we're in their environment and they are just doing what they have to. I think if you walk your dogs off-leash you are taking a risk and should be aware of it.
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A beaver has been shot dead in the same Red Deer city park where dogs have been recently attacked by one or more of the dam-building rodents.The RCMP have now launched a criminal investigation. Red Deer parks superintendent Trevor Poth said a canoeist spotted a dead beaver floating in the water in the Three Mile Bend recreation area last weekend. He contacted city staff on Monday. City staff went out to the pond the following morning and found the beaver’s body. “It was pretty obvious that the beaver had been shot,” Poth said. “We’re really just shocked and dismayed,” he said. “It’s just absolutely stunning.”
A beaver has been shot dead in the same Red Deer city park where dogs have been recently attacked by one or more of the dam-building rodents.The RCMP have now launched a criminal investigation. Red Deer parks superintendent Trevor Poth said a canoeist spotted a dead beaver floating in the water in the Three Mile Bend recreation area last weekend. He contacted city staff on Monday. City staff went out to the pond the following morning and found the beaver’s body. “It was pretty obvious that the beaver had been shot,” Poth said. “We’re really just shocked and dismayed,” he said. “It’s just absolutely stunning.”
There is a family of 5 in Fish Creek Park on the West side East of the rock gardens about 1km. Very interesting animals to watch! They even venture up on the bike paths so you have to watch for them! Can't see them attacking unless a baby is involved though. Amazing the lodge and dams that they have built and have caused some paths to be washed out in the area as a result. Busy Beavers.
unbelieveably stupid to trap and kill these animals just because some idiot's dog thought it would be a good idea to jump in the pond and chase them.
Actually thats not really close to how it happens. The Beaver is holed up in the bushes and literally lunges out at dogs who I would assume are pissing/exploring. Its about 3 feet off of a walking path by the river.
