White Arctic wolf escapes, on the loose in Port Colborne

Niagara police say a white wolf escaped in Port Colborne at around 11:00 a.m. on August 2.

Officers went to an address in the area of Main Street West and Cement Road. Police say a white Arctic wolf had been rescued from a northern area of Ontario and was residing in western Port Colborne.

Police say the adult female wolf dug out of its enclosure at around 9:00 a.m. Members of the public are being strongly encourages to not go looking for the wolf.

“Pressuring the wolf could also cause it to run, making its capture more difficult. The public in the area are being cautioned to be aware of their personal safety and that of their pets,” said police in a news release.

Police also say they are working closely with the City of Port Colborne and the Niagara SPCA.

Anyone who may see the wolf is asked to contact their local Niagara SPCA 905-735-1552 extension 3 or the Communications Unit of the Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111 “Dispatch”.