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Kevin Lenon, Tribal Council and former vice chair of the Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe, right, talks about the reintroduction of grizzlies to the area and the devastation they would have on people, plants and animals while standing by the Sauk River north of Darrington on Thursday, November 9, 2023. At left is Michael Grant, wildlife biologist for the Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe, and Nino Maltose II, center, Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe chairman. 225376

Kevin Lenon, Tribal Council and former vice chair of the Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe, right, talks about the reintroduction of grizzlies to the area and the devastation they would have on people, plants and animals while standing by the Sauk River north of Darrington on Thursday, November 9, 2023. At left is Michael Grant, wildlife biologist for the Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe, and Nino Maltose II, center, Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe chairman. 225376