Authorities Investigate Poaching of Four Elk in Redwood National Park

Illegal hunting with lead ammunition threatens endangered California condors recently reintroduced to the area.

Four elk were found shot and left to rot in Redwood National Park, where hunting is prohibited.
Officials are seeking public assistance to identify the poachers responsible for the illegal killings.
The use of lead ammunition poses a significant threat to the local wildlife, particularly the endangered California condors.
The Roosevelt elk, a conservation success story, are native to the park and attract tourists from around the world.
Park officials emphasize the importance of using non-lead ammunition to protect the ecosystem.