Grand Teton National Park's famous grizzly bear, known to wildlife photographers around the world, died Tuesday after being hit by a car in Wyoming.
The 28-year-old bear was named Grizzly Bear 399 because he had ear tags and was identified by ear tag and microchip, according to a park press release.
“People around the world have been tracking Grizzly Bear 399 for decades,” said Hilary Cooley, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Grizzly Bear Recovery Coordinator. held the record for being the oldest.” service.
Grand Teton National Park's famous grizzly bear 399, known to wildlife photographers around the world, died Tuesday after being hit by a car. (NPS)
According to the park, the bear, who has raised 18 cubs, was not traveling alone; “a one-year-old cub was also with her, but her whereabouts are currently unknown. There is no evidence that a younger child was also present.” involved in the incident, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is monitoring the area,” according to the release.
Facebook group “Team 399” The article dedicated to this bear is filled with thousands of comments and personal stories of love and connection with the beloved bear.
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Grand Teton National Park's famous grizzly bear, known to wildlife photographers around the world, died Tuesday after being hit by a car. (NPS)
“This loss is really sad. It's symbolic and will be missed. Hopefully you (all) find your baby. This is very personal for a lot of people. To me, she's comedic relief during the coronavirus, she marched through Jackson with 4x4s and police.'' While we were locked down and scared, she was free. They were doing their own thing. I miss buying graphics from Thomas Mangelson to hang in my sunroom and walking past her every day. ” one commenter said.
Another fan said: “This wasn't supposed to happen. She was supposed to go to her den and sleep forever. My heart is broken.”
“I thought this was a hoax until I read the article. It was nothing like what I expected to see today. I always prayed that she would die of natural causes and not . She was and always will be the queen of the Teton family. I never was. I met her on three trips and I will miss her with tears. I hope Rowdy survives on his own. ”
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The park said this type of accident is not uncommon. “Wildlife vehicle collisions and conflicts are unfortunate,” said Wyoming Game and Fish Department Director Angi Bruce. I understand that they are saddened,” he said.
This release provides background information on grizzly bear-vehicle collisions from the Interagency Grizzly Bear Research Team.
- From 2009 to 2023, there were 49 grizzly bear fatalities (combined by gender and age group) due to vehicle collisions in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
- From 2009 to 2023, the average number of grizzly bear deaths due to vehicle collisions in the GYE was 3.3 per year.
- Including this incident, there have been two grizzly bear fatalities due to vehicle collisions in GYE in 2024.
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“The grizzly bear is an iconic species that has helped make the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem special. Grizzly Bear 399 is perhaps the most prominent ambassador of the species. She is a guest of countless visitors around the world. He has provided inspiration for conservation management and will be greatly missed.'' Chip Jenkins, Grand Teton National Park ranger.
The circumstances of the crash are unknown and no additional information is available at this time.
