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Saskatchewan Wolf Attack: Contractor Injured in Rare Encounter
24 Oct
Summary
- A contractor was injured in a rare wolf attack near the Key Lake mill.
- The wolf involved was captured and euthanized as part of the investigation.
- Wildlife safety precautions are being reinforced for workers in the area.
A contractor working for Cameco suffered non-life-threatening injuries during a rare wolf attack on October 17. The encounter happened in a remote area near the Key Lake mill in northern Saskatchewan, along Highway 914. The injured contractor received immediate medical attention at the mill.
Following the incident, the Ministry of Environment set traps in the vicinity. The wolf suspected of the attack was captured on October 20 and subsequently euthanized. Its body was sent for a necropsy to Prairie Diagnostic Services in Saskatoon. The investigation remains active.
Cameco has reiterated wildlife safety protocols to its workers. The Ministry of Environment also issued safety reminders for those in wolf-populated areas, advising against leaving food or garbage accessible and stressing the importance of situational awareness. They recommend facing aggressive wolves, appearing large, and slowly backing away, while urging immediate reporting of unusual behavior.
