MOOSE, Wyo. (AP) — A 5-year-old bear that was a member of a well-known and beloved grizzly family in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park died after it was hit by a vehicle, the same fate that befell his mother late last year, wildlife officials said Tuesday.
Park rangers found the body of the male bear, known as Grizzly No. 1058, about 125 yards (114 meters) from Highway 26 near the Buffalo Fork River on Tuesday. The bear was one of four cubs that emerged in May 2020 with their mother, Grizzly No. 399, who was often called the world's most famous grizzly bear.
Grizzly No. 399, who was beloved for decades by countless tourists, biologists and professional wildlife photographers, was hit and killed by a vehicle in October on a highway south of Jackson, Wyoming. Park officials used wildlife tags to confirm the relationship between the two bears.
Grizzly No. 1058 had been seen occasionally in the park since he was weened in 2022, but no sightings of him had been reported this spring. After he was hit by the vehicle, he made his way to a patch of willows, where he died.
Park officials said Tuesday he may have been dead for several days before his body was found.
At 28 years old, No. 399 was the oldest known reproducing female grizzly in the Yellowstone ecosystem. Each spring, wildlife enthusiasts eagerly awaited her emergence from her den to see how many cubs she had birthed over the winter — then quickly shared the news online. The bear had 18 known cubs in eight litters over the years, including the litter of four in 2020. She stood around 7 feet (2.1 meters) tall and weighed about 400 pounds (180 kilograms).
Named for the identity tag attached to her ear by researchers, the grizzly was often seen near roads in Grand Teton, drawing crowds and creating traffic jams.
The driver who struck and killed No. 399 was not speeding, and the bear’s death was ruled an accident. Park officials have not released any additional details about the crash that killed No. 1058.
FILE - Catherina Gallegos holds a decorated candle in memory of grizzly bear No. 399 at a candlelight vigil in Jackson, Wyo. on Nov. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Amber Baesler, File)
FILE - In this undated photo provided by Grand Teton National Park a grizzly bear known as No. 399 walks along side a cub. (C. Adams/Grand Teton National Park via AP, File)
FILE - Grizzly bear No. 399 and her four cubs cross a road as Cindy Campbell stops traffic in Jackson Hole, Wyo., Nov. 17, 2020. (Ryan Dorgan/Jackson Hole News & Guide via AP, File)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Roman Josi scored a goal and added two assists to lead the Nashville Predators to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday night.
Steven Stamkos had a goal and an assist, Cole Smith also scored, and Justus Annunen made 28 saves for the Predators, winners of two of three.
Alex Ovechkin had a goal and an assist, Ethen Frank also scored, and Charlie Lindgren made 18 saves for Washington, losers of two of three.
Annunen, who earlier in the week signed a two-year extension with the Predators, has won three consecutive decisions.
Ovechkin scored the game’s first goal at 5:56 of the opening period.
With the Capitals on a two-man advantage, John Carlson sent a pass to Ovechkin at the left faceoff dot, where he beat Annunen with a one-timer for his 20th of the season, the 21st consecutive season he’s scored at least 20.
Entering Sunday, neither team had not scored on the power play in their previous four games, but both connected twice on the man-advantage.
Stamkos tied the game 1-1 at 13:15 of the first, also on the power play.
The goal was the 601st of Stamkos’ career, third among active players, trailing just Ovechkin, with an NHL-record 917, and Sidney Crosby (649).
Smith gave Nashville a 2-1 lead at 1:12 of the third, beating Lindgren high to the stick side from the low slot.
Josi followed at 3:29 of the third, connecting on a one-timer from the top of the right circle with the Predators on a 5-on-3 of their own.
Frank closed the Washington deficit to one at 9:03 of the third, also on a power play.
Capitals forward Justin Sourdif was struck in the face by a puck early in the second period and did not return.
Capitals host the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.
Predators host the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday.
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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) waits for the puck to be dropped during a face-off in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, right, celebrates with Justin Sourdif (34) after scoring against the Nashville Predators during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos (91) is congratulated after scoring against the Washington Capitals during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos (91) flips over Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (79) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
