Reward Offered for Information on Death of Endangered Mexican Gray Wolf
Authorities seek leads in the mysterious killing of Hope, a symbol of wolf recovery efforts, found dead in Arizona.
- A $103,500 reward is being offered for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for the death of the Mexican gray wolf named Hope.
- Hope was found dead on November 7 near Flagstaff, Arizona, outside the designated Mexican Wolf Experimental Population Area.
- Her death has prompted outrage from conservationists who viewed her as a critical figure in the recovery of the endangered species.
- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and state wildlife agencies are investigating, but details about the cause of death have not been disclosed.
- Hope's presence challenged existing conservation boundaries, highlighting the potential for natural expansion of the wolf population.