Several goats die during relocation to North Cascades

9-28-2018

DARRINGTON, Wash. — Dozens of mountain goats were released in the North Cascades after they were captured earlier this month in Olympic National Park.

The Skagit Valley Herald reports teams using tranquilizer darts and net guns captured 115 goats, releasing 98 back into the wild.

The National Park Service says three goats were euthanized, eight died during capture or transport, and six young goats were separated from their mothers and taken to Northwest Trek Wildlife Park in Eatonville.