Grizzly Bear 399 Tragically Killed in Vehicle Collision Near Grand Teton National Park
A renowned grizzly bear known as “399” was hit and killed by a vehicle in Snake River Canyon, near Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. Identified by her tag, 399 was the oldest known breeding female grizzly in the area, and was famed for her decades-long life spanning 28 years. Her cub, accompanying her at the time of the accident, was reportedly unharmed. Vehicle collisions with bears are not infrequent in the region, with 49 grizzly bear deaths recorded since 2009. 399’s death is the second grizzly fatality in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem this year.
John Q. Hosedrinker