Florida panther killed in suspected Collier County vehicle collision, 12th panther death of 2026

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. —

A Florida panther was found dead in Collier County last week, marking the 12th panther death of 2026 tracked by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

According to FWC, the remains of a 6-year-old male Florida panther were collected on September 29 from SR-29 in Collier County. The suspected cause of death of the panther is a vehicle collision…

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