The alpha female of the Thorofare pack was located under an avalanche. She could not be retrieved but could have been killed by the avalanche or the Soda Butte pack and then buried by the slide. One of Yellowstone's most famous wolves has been illegally shot dead in the Sunlight Basin area east of the Park. The killing took place on March 4. The person who killed the 125 pound white wolf turned himself in, saying he thought it was a coyote.
Charges are pending.
Killed by Wildlife Services for depredating on livestock in the area. Killed by Wildlife Services for depredating on livestock in the area. Early July 1998 near Antelope Creek at the base of Mt Washburn. Killed by Wildlife Services after chasing cattle in Montana to the west of Yellowstone. This was her third strike.