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Authorities seek information on illegal killing of two endangered condors in Utah

Jul 19, 2024 1 min read

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Two endangered California condors have been illegally shot and killed in southern Utah over the past two years, according to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The first bird was discovered in 2022 near Cedar City and north of Zion National Park, and the second in June 2023 in the same area. Both animals were shot with firearms, though it is unclear if the incidents are connected or what type of firearm was used.

The individuals responsible for these illegal killings could face a third-degree felony charge of wanton destruction of protected wildlife, which carries penalties including a maximum fine of $5,000, restitution of $1,500, and a five-year prison sentence. The California Condor Recovery Program has helped increase the population to 84 in the wild as of June 2024, with the total world population now exceeding 560. Wildlife officials are urging the public to share any information that could assist in identifying and prosecuting those responsible for these deaths.

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