Two Chignik Lake Wolves Killed in Response to Deadly Attack

State officials kill two wolves believed to have been involved in the attack that killed 32-year-old special education teacher Candice Berner.

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By Scotty Smith

Story Created: Feb 21, 2011 at 3:24 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Feb 21, 2011 at 3:24 PM AKDT

Original article posted March 16, 2010

After two days of searching, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game will end their current search for wolves in the Chignik Lake area. 


The wolf search began in response to the death of 32-year-old special education teacher, Candice Berner, on March 8 in the Chignik drainage, about five miles west of Chignik Lake.


If necessary, Fish and Game officials say they will make another trip to the Chignik Lake area in early April.


The search for the wolves had been hampered by recent weather.


Monday, March 15, state officials killed two wolves believed to have been involved in the deadly attack.


Alaska Department of Fish and Game personnel used a fixed-wing aircraft to track down the pack of wolves suspected to have killed Berner.


State officials say the two wolves killed matched the description of the wolves involved in Berner's death.


Officials say they will remain in close contact with local residents to monitor wolf sightings and activities.

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