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Wolf Sightings Surge in Anchorage Amid Urban Encounters

11/13/2025

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In Anchorage, Alaska, residents report increased wolf sightings in urban areas near Far North Bicentennial Park.
Emily Freitas encountered a pack of six wolves in August, and others have since observed wolves near a moose carcass.
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game noted a recent wolf attack on a pet dog but said such encounters remain rare, while Biologist Cory Stantorf cites ongoing Global Positioning System (GPS) collaring studies.

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In Anchorage, Alaska, residents report increased wolf sightings in urban areas near Far North Bicentennial Park.
Emily Freitas encountered a pack of six wolves in August, and others have since observed wolves near a moose carcass.
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game noted a recent wolf attack on a pet dog but said such encounters remain rare, while Biologist Cory Stantorf cites ongoing Global Positioning System (GPS) collaring studies.