Aggressive wolf pack attack near Merritt prompts warning

British Columbia’s Forestry Safety Council says a forestry worker narrowly escaped an attack from a pack of wolves near Merritt.

They have now issued a safety alert for that region and warn people to be vigilant about their surroundings.

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The incident happened two weeks ago when a woman was approached by about five aggressive wolves. She had two dogs with her and one of them tried to take on the wolves as they got within about three metres of the woman.

She managed to grab a can of bear spray and make it back to her truck and call for help. One of her dogs however had to be put down because it was too badly injured.

The safety alert says anyone who comes across wolves should try to make themselves appear bigger, make loud noises and use bear spray if they get too close.