Date: May 9, 2007
Contact: Nash, (307) 344-2010
Contact: Vallie, (307) 344-2012

A three-year-old male wolf from the Mollie’s pack was struck and killed by a car Sunday night in Yellowstone National Park.The carcass was discovered just after 9:00 p.m. near Le Hardy Rapids north of Yellowstone Lake. 

The driver who struck the wolf did not report the accident.However, a necropsy revealed a broken leg, massive internal injuries and blood in the wolf’s mouth, consistent with a vehicle strike.

If anyone has any information on this accident, please call Yellowstone’s Communication Center at (307) 344-7381.

Visitors and employees are reminded to obey the speed limit and be extremely cautious when driving through the park, especially in the late evening and early morning hours and during rain or snow, as wildlife are more difficult to see under these conditions.  If you do accidentally strike wildlife in the park or are witness to an accident, please report the incident immediately at the nearest ranger station.