The alleged release of several wolves from the Greater Vancouver Zoo was considered "malicious conduct" and vandalism. said the authorities.
The breakout occurred Tuesday morning in "what appears to be trespassing and vandalism," according to the zoo and police.
The zoo "is working with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police of Langley and the British Columbia Rangers Service to contain wolves found outside their enclosures," the zoo said in a statement. Stated.
The zoo, which announced Tuesday morning on Instagram and Facebook that it will be closed for the day, has nine adult wolves and six puppies. It was not clear whether all the wolves escaped.
Most of the wolves were contained and returned to the zoo about 38 miles southeast of downtown Vancouver, but at least one predator was thought to be left unchecked Tuesday night. Reported by CBC .
"Most of the wolves have been returned to the animal health and welfare team," the zoo said in an update Tuesday. "GVZoo staff continue to actively search for the few remaining wolves that are missing." have been asked to contact the police of
"Zoo officials say there is no danger to the public," the statement added. Investigation is in progress.
