 A recent surge in local wolf attacks has led to lethal removal actions by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. In Union County, a wolf was killed on July 10 after attacks by the Tower Mountain Pack, the Ruckel Ridge Pack in Umatilla County, and the Bear Creek Pack in Wallowa County have also been involved in recent attacks. Wildlife officials also have now authorized the killing of wolves from the Bear Creek Pack in Wallowa County due to the rash of depredations. Life is unpredictable.