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Panther crossing signage along Corkscrew Road in eastern Lee County near the Kingston development.
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The Florida Wildlife Commission is reporting the death of a 5–6-year-old, male Florida panther whose remains were collected Wednesday in Hendry County. The FWC said the suspected cause of death is by vehicle collision.

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