Beloved Wyoming Grizzly Bear 399 Dies After 28 Years of Inspiring Conservation

The wildlife community mourns the loss of Bear 399, a celebrated grizzly who captivated the hearts of nature enthusiasts and travelers at Grand Teton National Park for nearly three decades. On Wednesday, Wyoming wildlife officials confirmed that the 28-year-old, 400-pound grizzly bear was struck and killed by a vehicle in the Snake River Canyon, just south of Jackson.

A famous bear has died. Michael Castner reports.

Bear 399 was a remarkable grizzly, renowned for her unusual visibility along the park’s roadsides and her role. . .