Wolf attacks dog, follows owners near Whitehorse dump

Yukon Conservation officers are warning people about a wolf in the area of the Whitehorse landfill site after it attacked a dog and followed its owners on Friday.

The wolf attacked the dog as it walked alongside its owners, who were on bicycles. After biting the dog, the wolf approached within five metres ofthecyclists before backing off. Itthen followed them at a distance.

Conservation officers say they've encountered a wolf, fitting the same description, in the area of the dump for the past couple of weeks, sometimes with at least one other wolf.

As the wolf doesn't appear to be afraid of people, officers are warning people walking in the greenbelt areato keep pets close and to stick together if confronted. They also recommend carrying bearspray as a precaution.