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Grand Teton Nationwide Park’s well-known grizzly bear, recognized by wildlife photographers around the globe, died after being struck by a automobile Tuesday in Wyoming.
The 28-year-old bear named Grizzly Bear 399, due to the identification tag hooked up to her ear, was recognized by her ear tags and microchip, in accordance with a press launch from the park.
“Folks from around the globe have adopted grizzly bear 399 for a number of many years. At 28 years outdated, she was the oldest recognized reproducing feminine grizzly bear within the Higher Yellowstone Ecosystem,” mentioned Hilary Cooley, Grizzly Bear Restoration Coordinator for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Grand Teton Nationwide Park’s well-known Grizzly Bear 399, recognized by wildlife photographers around the globe, died after being struck by a automobile Tuesday. (NPS)
In response to the park, the bear, who has had 18 cubs over time, was not touring alone and “had a yearling cub along with her, whose whereabouts are at present unknown. At the moment, there isn’t any proof to counsel the yearling was additionally concerned within the incident, however the US Fish and Wildlife Service is monitoring the world,” in accordance with the discharge.
A Fb group ‘Group 399’ devoted to the bear has 1000’s of feedback and outpourings of affection and private tales about their connection to the beloved bear.
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Grand Teton Nationwide Park’s well-known grizzly bear, recognized by wildlife photographers around the globe, died after being struck by a automobile Tuesday. (NPS)
“So saddened by this loss. Iconic & can be missed. Hopefully you sill(all) will discover cub. That is so private for a lot of. For me, she was my comedian aid throughout Covid & her march by way of Jackson w her quads & police escort. Whereas we had been locked down & fearful … she was doing her factor w her quads w freedom. I bought a graphic from Thomas Mangelson & have it hung in my sunroom & smile daily I cross it. Will miss her!!!,” mentioned one commenter.
“This wasn’t purported to occur. She was purported to go to her den and sleep into eternity. I’m gutted,” mentioned one other fan.
“I believed this was a hoax till I learn the article. Under no circumstances what I used to be anticipating to see immediately. I all the time prayed she would die of pure causes and never this. She was the Queen of the Tetons and all the time will. I by no means bought to see her on my 3 journeys. She was a magnificence and can be missed. Tears are a falling. She was an envoy for grizzlies in every single place. RIP Queen. I pray Rowdy survives on his personal,” mentioned one more.
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The park mentioned that all these accidents aren’t unusual. “Wildlife automobile collisions and battle are unlucky. We’re grateful the driving force is okay and perceive the neighborhood is saddened to listen to that grizzly bear 399 has died,” mentioned Angi Bruce, Wyoming Sport and Fish Division Director.
The discharge went on to supply background info on grizzly bear/automobile collisions from the Interagency Grizzly Bear Research Group:
From 2009-2023, there have been 49 grizzly bear mortalities (all intercourse and age lessons mixed) resulting from automobile collisions within the Higher Yellowstone Ecosystem.The typical variety of grizzly bear mortalities within the GYE resulting from automobile collisions throughout 2009-2023: 3.3 bears/yr.In 2024, together with this incident, there have been 2 grizzly bear mortalities from automobile strikes within the GYE.
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“The grizzly bear is an iconic species that helps make the Higher Yellowstone Ecosystem so extraordinary. Grizzly bear 399 has been maybe essentially the most outstanding ambassador for the species. She has impressed numerous guests into conservation stewardship around the globe and can be missed,” mentioned Grand Teton Nationwide Park Superintendent Chip Jenkins.
The circumstances of the crash had been unclear, and no further info is accessible at the moment.
