After helicopter crash in Utah, more questions arise over chopper use for wildlife monitoring

The case of an elk that died after it jumped in the air and brought a low-flying research helicopter down in Utah highlights the use of helicopters in wildlife monitoring, which has been criticized by animal-rights groups but praised as effective by wildlife managers.

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