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Snare removed from Denali wolf ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) _ A snare that had been around the neck of a large, gray wolf at Denali National Park and Preserve has been removed. Tom Meier, a park wildlife biologist was able to remove the trapper's snare on Friday. Meier says the wolf and a smaller companion were seen by several National Park Service employees near the Savage River Campground on Thursday evening. Fresh snow overnight helped track the wolf the next day. The wolf was located on a ridge and was immobilized with a tranquilizer dart. Veterinarian Denise Albert cleaned the wound and administered antibiotics. She says the snare was deeply embedded in the wolf's neck, but the wound was not badly infected. Park officials say the wolf rejoined the smaller wolf, perhaps its mate, and appears to be recovering. |
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May 5, 2008 |
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