Wolves attack pet dog

Wolves attack pet dog
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Wolves attack pet dog

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By Cory Hatch, Jackson Hole Daily

March 15, 2012

High-profile wolves that have roamed the center of the valley attacked and injured a dog, federal officials said Wednesday.

?The dog was severely injured,? said Mike Jimenez, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wolf manager. ?This is what happens.?

Jimenez would not provide other incident details, such as where the attack happened, but he did say the dog is still alive.

The wolves were still on the loose Wednesday, Jimenez said. Their territory includes Wilson and South Park, where they first were noticed in December.

Late last month, Jimenez said wildlife managers would use a helicopter and tranquilizer darts to track and capture the South Park wolves. The animals have ventured near homes in Indian Trails and other nearby subdivisions. Once the animals are captured, they?ll likely be given a lethal injection.

?They?re still suburban wolves,? Jimenez said. ?They?re using a bigger area.?

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