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Caught on camera: Officials warn of wolf on the move, apparently not scared of people

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NEWELL, Calif. (KTVZ) -- Modoc County, California authorities shared some photos with the public this week, warning of a wolf that was spotted in the area, south of the Oregon-California border. that's apparently not fearful of people.

The wolf was seen Tuesday morning off Highway 139, north of the Dry Lake Fire Station, sheriff's deputies said in a Facebook post.

"The person that took the photos said that wolf was not threatened by his presence as he stopped along the road to take pictures," deputies said, adding: "We are working with livestock producers in the area to spread the word."

Modoc County is about four hours south of Bend, along the Oregon-Nevada border

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