Dusty wolf attacks just rumors

An account of wolves killing horses in the LaCrosse or Dusty area appears to have been a false rumor. State Fish and Wildlife Officer Doug King last Thursday said he was aware of the account but unable to substantiate the report.

King told the Gazette last Thursday he was aware of the rumor and was investigating. Contacted Monday, King said he concluded it did not happen.

WDFW Region Director Steve Pozzanghera said area enforcement officers spent a lot of time tracking down any information about wolf kills and he said there was “no substance to the rumors.”

Pozzanghera, however, added he won’t...