Major warning for hikers as apex predator thought to be extinct for a century is spotted in California park
By ALEX HAMMER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
Published: 11:55 EST, 24 November 2024 | Updated: 12:51 EST, 24 November 2024
*** begin quote ***
n the past 100 years, there have been fewer than 30 documented attacks by wild wolves on humans in not only the US, but North America as a whole – with only two dying after contracting rabies from bites suffered in Alaska in the 1940s, according to reports.
Still, carrying a canister of bear spray is advised, officials said – as the animal can become aggressive towards parties it views as competition to its food source.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, meanwhile, has yet to release more information on the sighting.
*** end quote ***
While I’m happy that the wolves are back and I wonder what changes they will bring with them. Yellowstone experienced a lot less moose damage by the rivers and streams when the wolves came back there.
But if, by some twist of fate, I went hiking in the woods, then bear spray be damned. Too many two legged and four legged hazards for my taste. I’d want at least 45 caliber sidearm for my personal protection. If the varmints don’t like loud noises, I’d fire a warning shot. If possible. Otherwise, center of mass, baby. And keep firing until the threat is no more. Reload if need be.
No excuse for being unprepared.
—30—
Reinke Faces Life 