Grizzly bear No. 1058 fatally struck by vehicle in Grand Teton National Park
- Grizzly No. 1058, a 5-year-old bear, was found dead after being hit by a vehicle.
- His mother, Grizzly No. 399, was also killed by a vehicle six months prior.
- Both bear deaths highlight the dangers facing wildlife in areas near human activity.
In Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park, a male grizzly bear known as Grizzly No. 1058 was found dead after being struck by a vehicle. The bear was only 5 years old and a member of the well-known grizzly family, which included his mother, Grizzly No. 399. Tragically, No. 399 was killed by a vehicle nearly six months earlier, highlighting the dangers that wildlife face near busy roadways. Park rangers discovered Grizzly No. 1058's body approximately 125 yards from Highway 26 near the Buffalo Fork River. Wildlife officials confirmed the bear's identity with wildlife tags, indicating the familial connection to No. 399. Having emerged with his siblings in May 2020, Grizzly No. 1058 had been seen occasionally in the park, but sightings had ceased in the spring of 2025 prior to his death. After being hit by the vehicle, he made his way to a patch of willows, where he ultimately died, possibly several days before being found. Conservationists and the public were deeply affected by the loss of both bears, particularly Grizzly No. 399 who was admired for her long life and her role as a significant wildlife symbol in the park. Each spring, the public awaited her emergence from hibernation, excited to learn how many cubs she had birthed that year. Grizzly No. 399, at 28 years old, held the title of the oldest known reproducing female grizzly in the Yellowstone ecosystem, leaving an important legacy in wildlife conservation and public awareness of grizzly bears. Such accidents serve as a reminder of the ongoing challenges wildlife face as their habitats continue to intersect with human developments, and officials are urged to find solutions to mitigate these incidents.