Pack of wolves on the loose in city after escaping from zoo when ‘hole was cut in fence’ as frantic search underway

A PACK of wolves are on the loose in a Canadian city after escaping from a zoo through a hole deliberately cut in the fence. The Greater Vancouver Zoo has been shut following the incident with a “small number” of wolves still roaming free. GettyThe pack of wolves escaped through a hole in the fence[/caption] The zoo has been shut The zoo said most of the wolves were now back safely in their care. It said the manner of their escape is “suspicious, and believed to be due to malicious intent”. The enclosure usually holds 15 wolves and six cubs – but it’s not clear how many of the animals escaped. Cops are investigating how the wolves got out of the zoo using a hole in the fence which appeared to be deliberate. Read more world news LOST COUNT Family 'not sure how many bodies' in cases they won in 'Storage Wars' auction ART ATTACK Mystery ‘Picasso masterpiece worth MILLIONS’ discovered during Iraq drug raid “Langley RCMP are investigating what appears to be unlawful entry and vandalism,” zoo officials. The zoo said the wolves do not pose a threat to the public. But British Columbia Conservation Officer Service told CTV news that people should “keep their distance” if they do see the wolves. The zoo said: “The Greater Vancouver Zoo is working with the Langley RCMP and the B.C Conservation Officer Service to contain wolves that have been found outside their enclosure this morning. Most read in News PUTIN'S FEARS Putin 'fears for his LIFE' as sick invasion undermined by Black Sea failure OAP ‘MURDER’ Mystery as OAP on a mobility scooter is stabbed to death & cops hunt knifeman END OF DAYS Scientists reveal best places to survive nuclear apocalypse 'as 5bn would die' 'INCREDIBLE DELUGE' Millions brace for travel chaos & power cuts as flood warnings issued OAP BEATEN Grandad beaten with chain while trying to defend home after 'cops failed to act' ROASTED I paid £15 for a pub roast but what turned up was so small - it was a joke “This is an ongoing investigation and is suspicious, and believed to be due to malicious intent. “Most wolves are back in the care of our animal health and welfare team. GVZoo staff continue to actively search for small number of remaining wolves unaccounted for. “Langley RCMP are investigating what appears to be unlawful entry and vandalism. “Zoo officials say there is no danger to the public and ask anyone who sees a wolf in the Greater Vancouver Zoo area to contact the following below. “If you have information contact The Greater Vancouver Zoo 604-856-6825 Ext. 2004 Langley RCMP 604-532-3200. B.C. Conservation Officer Service 1-877-952-7277.” THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY… The Sun is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Download our fantastic, new and improved free App for the best ever Sun Online experience. For iPhone click here, for Android click here.  Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.