05/15/08

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) _ Spring runoff is bringing a few grim
reminders of the challenges last winter posed for eastern Idaho
wildlife.

Idaho Department of Fish and Game biologists say melting snow
has helped flush several animal carcasses into the Henry's Fork of
the Snake River.

Game wardens say they have found the remains of at least eight
moose, two elk and two deer in the river west of Rexburg. They say
most of the animals likely died of starvation.

Wardens also say the moose were covered with thousands of ticks,
which may also have been a contributing factor in death.
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