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Florida panther struck by vehicle marks 12th death this year

Marcus Chen

Managing Editor · Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 4:33 PM · 1 min read

Florida panther struck by vehicle marks 12th death this year — WFLA Statewide, Estero Community news — Image: WFLA Statewide

Wildlife officials recently recorded the 12th Florida panther death in 2026.

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