Grizzly bear 399 passed away in the evening, fatally hit by a vehicle on a stretch of road in the Snake River Canyon, Wyoming, United States. He was 28 years old and a symbol of Grand Teton National Park.
It was the ear tags and the microchip that confirmed the identity of the wild animal, which occurred on the evening of October 22nd. At the time of the collision, the bear was carrying a cub. Park rangers believe the cub has a good chance of surviving.
Just like Amarena, this female grizzly, a subspecies of the brown bear, was the most reproductive of the largest ecosystem of the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem and contributed to a healthy grizzly bear population. Now his ashes have returned home and will rest in nature, like his spirit.
The Agency US Fish and Wildlife Service decided to pay homage to this bear by entrusting her remains to the place where she spent most of her years.
Grizzly 399’s body was cremated and, in collaboration with the staff of Grand Teton National Parkthe ashes were returned to its natural habitat, recognizing its deep connection with this.
399 will always be part of this special place,” said Chip Jenkins, superintendent of Grand Teton National Park.
Over the course of his life, Grizzly 399 gave birth to 18 teddy bears. This bear was one of only 12 known grizzlies in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem to have reached the age of 28, but also one of many who died in road accidents.
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Between 2009 and 2023, the deaths of 49 grizzly bears were recorded due to these incidents. While Grizzly 399 has inspired conservation action to protect his iconic species, his passing reminds us of the responsibility we have to coexist with these animals.
