Grand Teton National Park’s renowned grizzly bear, recognized by wild animals digital photographers worldwide, passed away after being struck by a lorry Tuesday in Wyoming.
The 28-year-old bear called Grizzly Bear 399, due to the identification tag affixed to her ear, was recognized by her ear tags and integrated circuit, according to a news release from the park.
“People from around the world have followed grizzly bear 399 for several decades. At 28 years old, she was the oldest known reproducing female grizzly bear in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem,” stated Hilary Cooley, Grizzly Bear Recovery Coordinator for the UNITED STATE Fish andWildlife Service
Grand Teton National Park’s renowned Grizzly Bear 399, recognized by wild animals digital photographers worldwide, passed away after being struck by a lorry Tuesday. ( NPS)
According to the park, the bear, that has actually had 18 cubs throughout the years, was not taking a trip alone and “had a yearling cub with her, whose whereabouts are currently unknown. At this time, there is no evidence to suggest the yearling was also involved in the incident, but the US Fish and Wildlife Service is monitoring the area,” according to the launch.
A Facebook team ‘Team 399’ devoted to the bear has hundreds of remarks and cascades of love and individual tales regarding their link to the precious bear.
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Grand Teton National Park’s renowned grizzly bear, recognized by wild animals digital photographers worldwide, passed away after being struck by a lorry Tuesday. ( NPS)
“So saddened by this loss. Iconic & will be missed. Hopefully you sill(all) will find cub. This is so personal for many. For me, she was my comic relief during Covid & her march through Jackson w her quads & police escort. While we were locked down & fearful … she was doing her thing w her quads w freedom. I purchased a graphic from Thomas Mangelson & have it hung in my sunroom & smile every day I pass it. Will miss her!!!,” stated one commenter.
“This wasn’t supposed to happen. She was supposed to go to her den and sleep into eternity. I am gutted,” stated one more follower.
“I thought this was a hoax until I read the article. Not at all what I was expecting to see today. I always prayed she would die of natural causes and not this. She was the Queen of the Tetons and always will. I never got to see her on my 3 trips. She was a beauty and will be missed. Tears are a falling. She was an ambassador for grizzlies everywhere. RIP Queen. I pray Rowdy survives on his own,” stated yet one more.
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Grizzly plant nursing cubs near Fishing Bridge; Jim Peaco; May 2015 (Jim Peaco)
The park stated that these kinds of mishaps are not unusual. “Wildlife vehicle collisions and conflict are unfortunate. We are thankful the driver is okay and understand the community is saddened to hear that grizzly bear 399 has died,” stated Angi Bruce, Wyoming Game andFish Department Director
The launch took place to supply history info on grizzly bear/vehicle crashes from the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team:
- From 2009-2023, there have actually been 49 grizzly bear deaths (all sex and age courses incorporated) because of lorry crashes in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
- The typical variety of grizzly bear deaths in the GYE because of lorry crashes throughout 2009-2023: 3.3 bears/year.
- In 2024, including this occurrence, there have actually been 2 grizzly bear deaths from lorry strikes in the GYE.
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“The grizzly bear is an iconic species that helps make the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem so extraordinary. Grizzly bear 399 has been perhaps the most prominent ambassador for the species. She has inspired countless visitors into conservation stewardship around the world and will be missed,” statedGrand Teton National Park Superintendent Chip Jenkins
The situations of the collision were vague, and no added info is offered right now.
