Endangered bighorn sheep found dead entangled in border razor wire in Imperial County

Summary

A Peninsular bighorn sheep, an endangered species, was found dead entangled in razor wire recently installed along the California-Mexico border in Imperial County. Wildlife biologist Christina Aiello of Wildlands Network discovered the decomposing adult male bighorn sheep caught in concertina wire while hiking in the Jacumba Wilderness. The incident confirms fears from wildlife advocates that the security barrier, installed to deter illegal immigration, poses a lethal threat to migrating endangered animals.