FROM FOX NEWS: National Park Service (NPS) rangers tracked down and cited a man who was seen on video approaching a wild wolf pack at Yellowstone National Park and spraying them with a suspicious substance.
Footage showed the unidentified man hopping toward the unbothered animals, seemingly taunting them as they retreated.
As he was backing up, the wolves started running toward him, at which point he started spraying an unknown substance in their direction.
National Park Service officials reported the incident to rangers, who subsequently found and cited the man.
The motive behind the man’s brazen advance remains unclear, as does the contents of the spray captured on video.
Despite the incident being under investigation, it appears that the animals were not harmed.
“We would recommend all visitors remember the following: Wolves may look beautiful, even fluffy from a distance, and that is part of their appeal. But they are still powerful wild predators, and treating them like pets puts both visitors and the animals at risk,” NPS wrote in a statement to Fox News Digital. “The National Park Service reminds all visitors that while our parks are open and accessible, they remain true wilderness. Wildlife are unpredictable and approaching them puts people and animals at risk.”
“It is the visitor’s responsibility to maintain a safe distance at all times,” the NPS wrote. “Never approach, feed or disturb wildlife. If an animal moves toward you, back away and give it space. Zoom with your lens, not with your feet.”
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