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Cameras were rolling as two wildlife experts and a helpful driver came to the aid of an endangered Florida panther.
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said the animal was trapped on the wrong side of a highway fence on March 28 in the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge in Collier County.
FWC said a wildlife officer, biologist, and helpful motorist worked slowly to encourage the wild cat to safety, and eventually helped it return to the correct side of the fence.
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If you see an injured or dead panther on Florida roads, please call FWC's Wildlife Alert Hotline at 1-888-404-FWCC, or text or email tip@MyFWC.com.
When highway workers reported an endangered Florida #panther trapped on the wrong side of a highway fence, a team effort resulted in a panther win! Full story: https://t.co/XP0Ea7KCbF #EarthDay #PictureEarth pic.twitter.com/9Dx0u355JP
— MyFWC (@MyFWC) April 22, 2019
