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On Sunday a Terrace Bay woman was walking her dog on Worthington Bay Road when it was attacked by wolves. Provincial police said the dog suffered minor injuries before the wolves were scared off. It was the second such attack in the past three weeks in the region. On July 11, a Thunder Bay woman was camping in the Northern Lights Lake area when her miniature dachshund was killed by a timber wolf. Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officers told Lee then, that it was the first time they\’ve heard of a wolf coming into a campsite and grabbing a pet. OPP Const. Carol Michtics said in a news release that residents and tourists should think “safety first” when hiking in the region. “Be aware of the area you‘re hiking in and the challenges that you may encounter” as there are many wild animals in the area such as black bears and wolves, she said, adding that having the right equipment, combined with good judgment are essential for a safe and enjoyable hiking trip. Among safe-hiking tips, police recommend people should: • Never hike alone, as animals are less likely to attack a group of people. • Make noise while hiking. If an animal hears a person coming it will most likely head the other way to avoid human contact. • Be on the alert at all times and aware of your surroundings while walking on a bush trail. • Never approach a wild animal; give them lots of room. • Keep children in sight at all times and pets on a leash to avoid an unwanted encounter with a wild animal. • Store food in airtight containers to avoid attracting animals to your campsite. • Don‘t hike at night. Be sure to give your hiking schedule to someone including estimated time of return and hiking location. • Take along a walking stick. It can be used to defend oneself, if attacked. • Keep your distance ad back away slowly, don‘t run, when encountering a wild animal. The ministry says that the region‘s wolf population is increasing along with its prey, the white-tailed deer herd. While wolf attacks on pets and humans are rare in Northwestern Ontario, wolf sightings in the Dryden and Marathon areas prompted police to issue warnings over the past four years about people keeping their pets indoors. In March, a family dog was killed and eaten by wolves less than 300 metres from a residential area in Pickle Lake. In September 2006, an injured black wolf attacked six people, including several young children, at Lake Superior Provincial Park\’s popular Katherine\’s Cove beach. Top of Page |
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September 2, 2010, 7:48 am |