Wolf attack leaves Port Edward, B.C., man in hospital
BY Herschel Smith
4 years, 5 months ago
From reader BRVTVS, this report from Canada.
British Columbia’s Conservation Officer Service says it’s investigating a lone wolf attack in Port Edward, on the North Coast.
Insp. Cam Schley says the attack happened Friday, shortly after 11 p.m., as the victim was walking home after visiting with friends.
“He didn’t do anything to provoke the attack. It just happened,” Schley said.
Officers have spoken with the man in hospital, where he’s recovering from non-life-threatening injuries.
Schley said officers are trying to locate the wolf. He said it’s not clear if this wolf might be linked to incidents in nearby Prince Rupert, just 20 kilometres away, where some pets have been killed.
Residents are being advised to walk in groups, if possible, and to be aware of their surroundings.
Dog owners should keep pets tied up in their yards and not let them run loose, the conservation service said.
Although wolves are known to frequent the North Coast, Schley said, wolf attacks are extremely rare in B.C.
I wonder how he ended the attack? I love how they always say after every bear, Coyote, wolf and cougar attack that it’s “extremely rare.” Every one.
I would otherwise say always carry a large bore handgun, but you know, this is Canada.
At a time where your thoughts are running to two-legged predators, don’t forget about the four-legged ones.
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On June 1, 2020 at 12:35 pm, Frank Clarke said:
Walking home (presumably alone) at 11pm. Unarmed. That wolf almost did us a favor.