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This has been C&Pd from our local paper

A statement released by the zoo after the shooting of the escaped wolf said: "At 7.30am on Tuesday 26th November, it was discovered that the perimeter fence to Colchester Zoo’s wolf enclosure had been damaged and five of the six timber wolves had left the enclosure. It is not known at this stage how the damage occurred despite the fence being routinely checked on a daily basis.

One of the wolves returned immediately of its own accord and one was darted and recaptured. Unfortunately, an anaesthetic dart takes 15 minutes to take effect and may not work at all in a stressed animal so two wolves that had left the perimeter of the zoo had to be shot. They are wild animals and in an unpredictable situation they would have posed a risk to the public.

The remaining wolf has now been located and very sadly also had to be destroyed.

We have obviously had a very difficult day and would be grateful for your consideration. We have nothing further to add at this time."

http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/10835164.Three_wolves_shot_dead_after_escape_from_Colchester_Zoo/


Lesley x

wolves are no threat to humans

why where they all not darted :-( :-(

According to our local news 1 wolf returned to the enclosure 2 were stunned and 2 were shot.

Lesley x

Probably couldn't get close enough - whilst Timber wolves are timid by nature they will attack if they feel threatened or cornered. I suppose the police just couldn't take the chance - A great pity though

Latest reports are that the missing one has been found and shot dead - I also wonder why they could not have darted all of them instead of killing them :-(

Bit of a long way for the dog to travel I think?? :-)

Just think, if the missing wolf meets up with a missing dog.....just thinking out load,

The Zoos owners say they are timid and no threat unless cornered. Pity they couldn't dart all three instead of shooting two.

Two wolves have been shot dead and a third is on the run after escaping from their enclosure at Colchester Zoo.

Staff at the zoo found the perimeter fence damaged and five of the six timber wolves escaped.

One returned of its own accord, a second wolf was darted and caught and a further two shot.

The remaining wolf is thought to be sheltering in thick undergrowth, a spokeswoman for the zoo said. Essex Police say it has been spotted.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-25091939