COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. -- A vehicle collision is suspected in the death of a young Florida panther found dead this week in the Golden Gate Estates community.
According to Florida Fish and Wildlife, the 4-month old female panther was found near the intersection of Everglades Boulevard and 26th Avenue SE on September 24.
This was the 18th panther death in Florida so far this year. All but three have been from vehicle collisions.
FWC urges citizens to report injured or dead panthers to the FWC Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922).
