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Colorado's wildlife community mourns the loss of famous elk Split 5, an Estes Park icon

Wildlife photographers and enthusiasts in Colorado and beyond are mourning the reported death of Split 5, an iconic elk heralded as the king of Rocky Mountain National Park for years.
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Hunter Kills Huge ‘Split 5’ Bull Elk From Estes Park Urban Herd

Fans are mourning the loss of the gigantic “Split 5” bull elk that was part of the Estes Park, Colorado, urban herd. Popular ...