Parks Canada kills another wolf in Banff area that was entering campgrounds
Posted Aug 4, 2016 02:27:07 PM.
Last Updated Aug 4, 2016 03:13:48 PM.
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BANFF, Alta. – Parks Canada says staff have killed another wolf that continued seeking food at campgrounds in Banff National Park.
Officials say the wolf was displaying bold behaviour towards people and could not be scared away from returning to the Two Jack Main and Lakeside campgrounds.
About 200 tent campers were moved away from the area on Wednesday as a safety precaution before the wolf was destroyed.
In June, Parks Canada staff killed a female wolf it says aggressively looked for food at the Tunnel Mountain campground near Banff.
Officials say park wardens have charged people at 20 campsites over the past month for unsatisfactory campsites, which includes leaving out food or garbage that can attract wildlife.
This includes people at eight campsites over the past week.
