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Two families were almost 20 minutes into their snowmobiling trip in Labrador West area when they encountered a rabid wolf on Jan 25. Although the wolf was tracked down and killed by wildlife officers shortly after, the families had to face a dreadful ordeal. It was the first reported case of a rabid animal in the Labrador West area since July.
During a Skype interview with the CBC, Michelle Sexton and Jennifer Patey revealed that the animal started to charge at them and began attacking the skis on their snowmobiles. Sexton alleged that interaction lasted for about 20 minutes and “there was nowhere you could put your kids safe enough or get away fast enough because he was right behind you.” She alleged that “he came directly at the Ski-Doo, right for us, showing his teeth.” According to Patey, “I screamed in my helmet, but no one could hear me.” However, the families were eventually able to escape without any serious consequences and managed to track down wildlife officers to report the interaction.
Wildlife officers managed to track down the rabid wolf and kill it after a 25-minute hunt. Relieved Sexton alleged that she is grateful that everyone is now safe, because “it could have been a lot worse.” In a statement issued by the Department of Natural Resources on Thursday, it was confirmed that there is no reported contact of any human or domestic animal with wolf. However, the officials still recommended general public to report any possible contact with the animal before the Jan. 25 incident.
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