Necropsy Results Reveal Beloved Yellowstone Wolf Was Shot
May 11, 2017 – A month ago today, hikers discovered a severely injured wolf inside Yellowstone National Park. Today, we learn from the National Park Service that the white matriarch of the Canyon Pack was shot by poachers and left to die.
On April 11, hikers discovered the wounded wolf inside the park near Gardiner, Montana. Park staff investigated the situation and concluded the wolf was dying from her injuries. She was euthanized. She was 12 years old. She was protected.
A reward of up to $5,000.00 is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for this criminal act.
More via the National Park Service.