Wolf Pack Trees Woman in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Crews rescued the woman with a helicopter after she climbed 30 feet to escape the wolves.

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A Department of Natural Resources crew rescued a research student from a tree in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest this past Thursday after she came upon a group of wolves, then climbed 30 feet to escape them. The wolves were still surrounding her when a rescue helicopter arrived, but the crew was able to land safely.