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Coverage dated January 2, 2025

Colorado wolf died from a gunshot, spurring a federal investigation

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DENVER (AP) — A gray wolf in Colorado was illegally shot and later died of the injury, federal authorities said Thursday in the latest flashpoint of Colorado’s controversial, voter-driven initiative to reintroduce the predators to the state.

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  1. Green Field Reporter

    Colorado wolf died from a gunshot, spurring a federal investigation - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    DENVER (AP) — A gray wolf in Colorado was illegally shot and later died of the injury, federal authorities said Thursday in the latest flashpoint of Colorado’s controversial, voter-driven initiative to reintroduce the predators to the state.

  2. The Republic

    Colorado wolf died from a gunshot, spurring a federal investigation (opens The Republic)

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    DENVER (AP) — A gray wolf in Colorado was illegally shot and later died of the injury, federal authorities said Thursday in the latest flashpoint of Colorado’s controversial, voter-driven initiative to reintroduce the predators to the state.

  3. Colorado Public Radio

    A wolf captured in Colorado died due to a gunshot wound (opens Colorado Public Radio)

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    Colorado Park and Wildlife captured the animal last summer after it repeatedly preyed on livestock at a ranch near Kremmling.

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