Monday, June 11, 2012

Wolves removed from sanctuary near CO wildfire

Associated Press | Posted: Sunday, June 10, 2012 

Volunteers at a wolf sanctuary near a large wildfire burning in northern Colorado have removed 11 of the animals and hope the remaining 19 will take shelter in a series of underground concrete bunkers if the blaze passes through.

WOLF sanctuary spokeswoman Michelle Proulx tells Denver-based KUSA-TV ( http://on9news.tv/LIS6UN) the wolves were taken to kennels in Larimer County, and depending on the conditions Sunday, volunteers could go back and retrieve the remaining animals. If not, she says the wolves could take shelter at the sanctuary in what are known as "fire dens."
The fire is burning in a mountainous area about 15 miles west of Fort Collins and grew to 22 square miles within about a day of being reported. It has destroyed or damaged at least 18 structures.
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Information from: KUSA-TV, source

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Wolf sanctuary may continue evacuation efforts

Jun 10, 2012

LARIMER COUNTY - Eleven wolves from the W.O.L.F sanctuary were evacuated after the High Park Fire broke out Saturday.
The wolves were taken to kennels in Larimer County, according to W.O.L.F sanctuary spokesperson Michelle Proulx.
Proulx says 19 animals remain at the sanctuary, but have 'fire dens' to use as shelter. The dens are described as concrete underground bunkers accessible to the wolves.
Depending on the conditions Sunday, volunteers could go back to the sanctuary and retrieve the animals.
No additional voulteers are needed. Donations to help with the cost of care during the fire are welcomed.
For more information, visit http://www.wolfsanctuary.net/.
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