Ski instructor cries wolf
Wolf spotted near to Val d'Isere
A ski instructor from the UCPA holiday centre has spotted a wolf whilst out in the mountains near Val d'Isere.
The wolf was seen near the Pont Sant Charles, just 2km from the resort. The instructor did not manage to take any photos but watched the animal for some time through a pair of binoculars. He reported his sighting to the Vanoise National Park, who are now following up the details to confirm the presence of wolves in the area.
Wolves are becoming more prevalent in the French Alps, with many farmers lobbying for the right to be able to shoot them to protect their flocks (Wolf makes a comeback in France, BBC News). However, organisations such as the Vanoise National Park are looking into ways in which wolves can be reintroduced into areas that were previously their natural habitat, without being a danger to people or lifestock.
Source : Le Dauphiné Libéré
