Man caught on camera approaching, spraying unknown substance toward Yellowstone wolves: rangers

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National Park Service (NPS) rangers tracked down and cited a man who was seen on video approaching a wild wolf pack atYellowstone National Parkand 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, thewolves started running toward him, at which point he started spraying an unknown substance in their direction.

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A man approaches a pack of wolves. The man is outlined in a red circle.

A man was seen approaching a pack of wolves in Yellowstone National Park.(Keith Allen Kerbs via Storyful)

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NPS officials said the incident was reported to rangers, who later found and cited the man. 

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It is unclear what led the man to make the brazen advance, or what was in the spray captured on video.

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While the incident remains under investigation, it does not appearthe animalswere harmed.

Man seen in video approaching wild wolf pack

The man, who has not yet been publicly identified, was cited by park rangers, authorities said.(Keith Allen Kerbs via Storyful)

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“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 powerfulwild predators, and treating them like pets puts both visitors and the animals at risk,�“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.”

They added when visitors get too close to wildlife, they may feel threatened and act in self-defense, especially if their young are nearby.

“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.”

An entrance sign for Yellowstone National Park

The National Park Service did not confirm any animals were injured during the altercation.(Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Human interaction can also harm wildlife by becoming habituated to human presence, which increases the likelihood of dangerous encounters and can disrupt hunting, feeding and breeding behaviors, according to the NPS.

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In some cases, animals that become too familiar with people must berelocated or euthanizedto protect public safety.

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