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Hunters in eastern Utah, near Duchesne and Starvation Reservoir, found what could be a wolf dead along U.S. Route 40 Tuesday. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is investigating, and says the animal is likely a wolf-dog hybrid that was hit by a car. Wolves in Utah are rare, and since 1995 there have only been 15 to 20 sightings.
Utah hunters found what could be the first wolf discovered in the state in years Tuesday, although officials say the animal is likely a hybrid.
Our view: People need to exercise extreme caution if they opt to hunt for untouched powder and click into skis or crank up a snowmobile in the backcountry.
The avalanche danger in parts of northern Utah is high on Monday, according to the Utah Avalanche Center.
It's looking to be an especially white Christmas for Utah's mountains this year.