SANIBEL, Fla. — Sanibel City Council approved the designs for new wildlife crossing signage aimed at slowing drivers down to save animals.
Watch to hear what was discussed in the council meeting:
Last month, Fox 4’s Austin Schargorodski met with City Councilwoman Laura DeBruce, who said 540 animals on Sanibel were killed by vehicles in 2025.
S-C-C-F data shows hotspots on San-Cap Road and Periwinkle Way, with high bobcat deaths and regular strikes of low-flying screech owls.
City Council called for more wildlife corridor warnings and species-specific signs in these areas, and on Tuesday, the approved the design of the signs they will be putting up.

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