The majestic creature that has, for years, captured the hearts of many around the Cowichan Lake area, has died after being struck by a vehicle at roughly 2:45 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25.
Bob the large Roosevelt bull elk who frequented the Youbou area so much that he was given a name, was confirmed to be the animal that died.
“Bob is gone,” said Youbou’s Wendy Stokes, his long-time advocate.
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