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    Mexican gray wolf found dead near Flagstaff; A reward of $100,000 is being offered

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    A reward of more than $100,000 is being offered for information leading to a prosecution in the possible killing of a Mexican gray wolf.

    On Nov. 7, a federally protected female Mexican gray wolf was found dead near Forest Service Road 2058 and East Spring Valley Road, northwest of Flagstaff.

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said the wolf, known as F2979, was first documented this summer north of Interstate 40 outside the Mexican Wolf Experimental Population Area. She was captured and fitted with a GPS collar. After DNA was collected for analysis, she was released in July.

    She was later seen traveling with another Mexican gray wolf in the area, and attempts were made to relocate the pair back to the experimental population area, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. These efforts were underway when F2979 was found dead, and the fate of the other Mexican gray wolf seen with her is unknown.

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    In a statement, the Fish & Wildlife Service said it is funding the hefty reward along with the Arizona Game & Fish Department, New Mexico Game & Fish and “a variety of non-governmental organizations and private individuals.”

    The cause of death for Mexican wolf F2979 was not shared, but the Fish & Wildlife Service said it was not related to the agency’s management actions.

    “Killing a Mexican wolf is a violation of state law and the federal Endangered Species Act and can result in criminal penalties of up to $50,000 and/or not more than one year in prison and/or a civil up to $25,000. “, according to the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

    Anyone with information is urged to call US Fish & Wildlife Service special agents in Pinetop at 346-254-0515.

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