Three state wildlife workers in Texas have died after their helicopter crashed during an aerial bighorn sheep survey, officials say.
The department identified the dead as Dewey Stockbridge, a wildlife biologist; Brandon White, a fish and wildlife technician; and Bob Dittmar, a wildlife veterinarian.
“No words can begin to express the depth of sadness we feel for the loss of our colleagues in this tragic accident,” said the department’s executive director, Carter Smith, according to the statement. “These men were consummate professionals, deeply liked and highly regarded by their peers and partners alike for the immense passion, dedication, and expertise they brought to their important work in wildlife management and veterinary medicine,” he said.State conservation efforts that began decades ago
have produced more than 1,000 free-ranging bighorn shop around the state, according to the department. In the Black Gap area, 20 of the animals were introduced in 1995. Dozens more were taken there from other parts of the state over the years. Wildlife managers conduct aerial surveys every fall to track population numbers and trends, the department said.
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