Wolf killed after five people attacked south of Wawa

OPP NEWS RELEASE *********************** Wolf attack in Provincial Park Superior East OPP are investigating a wolf attack that occurred earlier today. A wolf at Katherine's Cove in Lake Superior Provincial Park attacked five people.

OPP NEWS RELEASE

*********************** Wolf attack in Provincial Park Superior East OPP are investigating a wolf attack that occurred earlier today.

A wolf at Katherine's Cove in Lake Superior Provincial Park attacked five people.

All five parties received non-life-threatening injuries and were transported by ambulance to Lady Dunn Hospital in Wawa where they were treated for their injuries.

The wolf was shot and killed by park officials and transported to Sault Ste. Marie where arrangements for forensic testing will be made.

It is unknown what provoked the attacks at this point in the investigation.

The Algoma Health Unit will be monitoring this incident and will relay the testing results to the victims.

Katherine's Cove is located 70 kilometres south of Wawa and is a popular tourist attraction area with its sandy beaches. ************************