Bear 178 is known by locals as Nakoda.
After hopes that Bear 178 would walk off her injuries and survive the car crash that left the grizzly limping, the bear affectionately known as Nakoda has died in Yoho National Park, Parks Canada officials confirm.
After the bear was hit, wildlife managers saw Nakoda climb a fence and run into the woods with a slight limp. On Saturday, June 8, the bear's GPS collar sent a mortality signal, and the wildlife management team confirmed the bear's death, suspecting she had "succumbed to internal injuries related to the collision.
"The team has developed a strong fondness and connection with GBF178 and her death has been devastating for the team that was so deeply invested in trying to prevent this outcome," read the statement.
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