Wolf from Ore. pack fitted with collar found dead

One of the young wolves from the Imnaha pack in Northeastern Oregon that was recently fitted with a radio-tracking collar has been found dead.

One of the young wolves from the Imnaha pack in Northeastern Oregon that was recently fitted with a radio-tracking collar has been found dead.

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said Wednesday there were no signs of foul play.

The carcass was shipped to Washington State University to determine the cause of death.

Steve Pedery of Oregon Wild, a conservation group, says it is possible that the stress of being tranquilized for the radio collar fitting may be a factor.

He says while they support fitting wolves with radio collars to prevent conflicts with livestock, there are other, less expensive steps - such as electric fences and flagging around stock pens - that are not being taken.