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Oct 15, 2026 at 7:20 PM ET
Two Young Florida Panthers Die After Vehicle Strikes
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Wildlife officials confirmed that two young female Florida panthers died after separate vehicle collisions in Southwest Florida. A 4-month-old was found dead along County Road 833 in Hendry County on Oct. 15; a 9-month-old found injured in Collier County on Sept. 20 was treated in rehabilitation but euthanized Oct. 7 after severe complications.
WHO: Two young female Florida panthers; Florida wildlife officials
WHAT: Wildlife officials confirmed the deaths of two young female panthers following separate suspected or confirmed vehicle collisions in Southwest Florida.
WHEN: Oct 15, 2026
WHERE: Hendry County, Florida
WHY: Officials suspect the 4-month-old panther was killed by a vehicle strike; the older panther's injuries matched those typical of a vehicle collision.
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