The Associated Press
(12/08/10 16:04:27)
State officials have approved a plan for the aerial shooting of wolves that have killed pets and scared residents in and near Port Heiden.
The Alaska Department of Public Safety and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game say the wolves pose a serious threat to the town.
Pilots under contract with the agencies are in Port Heiden. Trooper spokeswoman Megan Peters said the wolf-killing operation will begin immediately.
Residents this week asked the state to help them with three packs of wolves that have been killing pets and have become increasingly bold around humans.
Residents say the hungry wolves have killed five dogs and two cats. While they mostly have come into town at night, the wolves also have been seen during the day.
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