That mysterious animal spotted in Anchorage? Likely not a wolf, Fish and Game says

From Alaska Public Media:

Photos of a canine that looked like a wolf roaming Anchorage’s streets recently circulated widely on social media, and raised questions about the animal’s species.

The animal was found dead in West Anchorage early Monday. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is doing genetic testing, and it could take months to get the results.

The animal wandering Anchorage was an older female, and was 67 pounds when she died. She wasn’t wearing a collar. Wardlow said she could’ve been a household dog with unusual coloration.

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