Elk Deaths at Busse Woods Remain a Mystery
Some suspect the animals died of dehydration, and employees were disciplined over negligent care.
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Forest preserve officials still aren’t sure what killed three elk at Busse Woods last fall, but records show some suspect dehydration. Two employees were disciplined over negligent care, and the preserve superintendent changed elk care policies to ensure adequate hydration.
