30 endangered Florida panthers found dead this year, including 5 in past month
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A Florida panther was struck and killed by a vehicle on Nov. 22, making it the 30th panther death of the year in the state and marking a grim milestone: the number of Florida panthers that have died more than doubled this year compared with 2023.
It's the highest death toll for the critically endangered species since 2018, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
The vast majority of the panthers have died after being struck by vehicles, including five in the past month. One panther was killed earlier this year after being hit by a train. The most recent panther death occurred on Nov. 22, when a 3-year-old panther was struck by a car on SR-29 Southbound. The collision took place about two miles south of a local gun range, according to Florida officials.
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