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Posted: December 7, 2012

Reward offered in death of endangered red wolf

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Columbia, N.C. — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a $2,500 reward for information about the death of an endangered red wolf.

The radio-collared wolf was found shot to death Nov. 29 south of Columbia, in Tyrrell County.

The red wolf was declared an endangered species in 1967 and protected under federal law. Taking or killing the animal is punishable by a year in prison and a $100,000 fine.

About 100 red wolves roam in the wild in northeastern North Carolina, according to the agency.

Officials said 16 red wolves have died since Jan. 1. Two were struck by vehicles, two died during capture, five died of unknown causes and seven were suspected gunshot deaths.

Anyone with information about a red wolf death is asked to call 919-856-4786, 252-216-7504 or 252-216-8225.

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I'm sorry, I hope no more wolves get killed, but a reward of 2500.00 for information, while an award of only 1,000 for a person murder is offered? I'm sure that all the money the police had, but really?- Rebelyell55

That is a valid point.

WooHoo2You
December 7, 2012 7:57 p.m.

Strange...we must live in different states being I have never hit or come close to hitting one. (Now deer on the other hand) BTW, the story is about SHOOTING a RED WOLF not hitting a coyote with a car.

WooHoo2You December 7, 2012 7:49 p.m. ...........Can't ya tell this is a bogus, ya don't just hit coyotes. Ya might see one, but to see one hit on the side of the road? I doubt it.

Rebelyell55
December 7, 2012 7:55 p.m.

Rebelyell55
December 7, 2012 7:53 p.m.

I see a few coyotes on the roads every day, and sometimes crossing and a few hit now and there. Happens...- Just Plain Common Sense

Strange...we must live in different states being I have never hit or come close to hitting one. (Now deer on the other hand) BTW, the story is about SHOOTING a RED WOLF not hitting a coyote with a car.

WooHoo2You
December 7, 2012 7:49 p.m.

So, they are predatory animals. Keep a few in captivity, then, but inevitably, they will run up against us humans and if it were to come to a choice between seeing a red wolf eat my child or shoot it, you know what any parent would do.- Just Plain Common Sense

Yes, but in your imaginary, theoretical, hypothetical case would a person with "just plain common sense" not call the police to ensure they would not be jailed and / or fined for killing a protected endangered animal?

WooHoo2You
December 7, 2012 7:45 p.m.

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