Endangered Florida panther killed by vehicle on SR-29 SB in Collier County; 30th death in 2024

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has announced the 30th Florida panther death of 2024.

According to FWC, it was discovered Friday on SR-29 Southbound, two miles south of the Deep 50 gun range.

The panther was male and three and a half years old.

The 29th death happened just five days earlier and was also killed by a vehicle.

Out of the 30 deaths in 2024, now 23 have been due to vehicles.

The FWC began recording the litter, deaths, and depredations in 2014.

The highest reported amount of panther deaths were in 2015 and 2016, which are tied at 42 panther deaths.

Driving the posted speed limits, especially in Panther Crossing zones, can help keep Florida’s state animals safe.

Click here to learn more about Panther Crossing zones, and here for Panther Pulse.

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