In response to an unprecedented surge in livestock kills, California wildlife officials have euthanized four gray wolves in the Sierra Valley. The decision came after the wolves were responsible for the deaths of approximately 70 farm animals over a span of six months. Efforts to manage the wolf population through non-lethal means were unsuccessful, prompting officials from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to remove the pack. This action has sparked significant concern among ranchers who have been affected by the rising number of cattle attacks, raising questions about the balance between wildlife conservation and agricultural interests.