Wolves in PA?

[WalksWithBlackflies]

This article is kinda confusing. At one point, it says "wolf" contained by Owner. Later, it states that officials are performing an autopsy to determine if its a wolf or wolf-hybrid. Why not ask the Owner? What does it matter if its a hybrid or not? Anywho, here are some excerpts:

Information provided by a confidential informant helped Pennsylvania Game Commission officials today locate the second of two animals that are suspected of being either gray or timber wolves or wolf-hybrids, and the animal has been contained by its owner."

According to WCO David's investigation, on Feb. 19, an individual shot one of two animals believed to be wolves or wolf-hybrids after it displayed aggressive actions.

"We are going to have the carcass examined and tested to verify whether this is a pure-bred wolf or some hybrid," David said.

http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060224/phf023.html?.v=35

Anyone been following this story?

 

[Rick]

Here is the article from my local paper. There was not an owner mentioned. It did state that authorities thought there were 2 wolves and are seeking the other one. I'd be intersted to know the findings after they complete genetic testing to determine the animal's origin (pure or hybrid).