The Oregon State Police has suspended its investigation into the suspicious deaths of two wolves found in Wallowa County the week of Aug. 24.
The wolves were examined by a veterinarian to determine cause of death, however, due to the condition of decay the cause of death has not been determined. The Oregon State Police does not know if these two wolf deaths were human caused. One of the wolves found dead was collared (OR21, female). After the collar emitted a mortality signal, an Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Trooper from the Enterprise office, along with Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife personnel, responded to the location and found two deceased wolves within 50 yards of each other.
The collared wolf and a male she had been observed with were known as the Sled Springs pair and were newly established in the area. ODFW created the Sled Springs Pair Area of Known Wolf Activity in January of 2015.
Anyone who may have information regarding this incident may call the TIP Hotline at 1-800-452-7888 or TIP E-Mail TIP@state.or.us.
