CFB Esquimalt had an eye in the sky helping to search for wolves that escaped from the Greater Vancouver Zoo last week. The base said on Twitter that it used drones with infrared capabilities to capture thermal signatures. Officials did not disclose whether the flyovers were successful in locating any of the wolves. Nine wolves escaped from their enclosure at Aldergrove Zoo after holes were cut in fences to let them out. One of the wolves was found dead on the side of the road and the last missing wolf was found on Friday. CFB Esquimalt said on Twitter that it has property next to the zoo about 55 kilometers east of Vancouver and is using the specialized drones to inspect antenna structures on the base. “The base sends our condolences to the zoo for the loss of one of their wolves in this recent unfortunate incident,” CFB Esquimalt said on Twitter. The zoo reopened over the weekend. Langley RCMP are continuing to investigate the suspected case of vandalism and trespassing.
Recently, the Base volunteered drone capabilities to help search for wolves that escaped from the Greater Vancouver Zoo after their enclosure was sabotaged. pic.twitter.com/GJkJaeDEI8 — CFB BFC Esquimalt (@CFBBFCESquimalt) August 22, 2022
