Young Florida panther shot dead on Big Cypress Preserve

[Keith W]

"This particular panther was found dead Saturday afternoon amid the slash pine and saw palmetto in the Turner River Unit of Big Cypress, 7 miles north of U.S. 41, preserve spokesman Bob LeGross said Monday. The body of the 18-month-old female was lying about 50 yards away from one of the primary off-road vehicle trails."

Young Florida panther shot dead on Big Cypress Preserve

[Swamp Hunter]

The investigation will center on ORV users that were out Friday. That narrows it down but not necessarily a hunter. I guess it depends on the caliber used. Large reward offered for information leading to the arrest. Probably $10,000 to $15,000.