Wolf killed in upstate New York probably once captive
STERLING, N.Y. The 99-pound canine shot by an upstate man last month has been identified as a wolf, but a pathologist says it probably was once in captivity.
John Yuhas awoke April 12th to find the wolf attacking and killing his dog outside in the town of Sterling, about 32 miles northwest of Syracuse.Wolves are believed to have been exterminated from the wilds of New York state a century ago.After examining the carcass, state wildlife pathologist Ward Stone tells the Post-Standard said it was a wolf, though D-N-A samples will be tested to confirm that. It also had heartworms and was a little chubby.Says Stone — quote — “It appears to have had recent experience with captivity.”