Photo taken by: Mary Ellen Waudby and posted on the West End Facebook page
If you were out taking a stroll in the west end of the city, you might have encountered a rare sight.
Around 6:40 a.m., a moose was spotted running down Glenforest Boulevard right near St. Catherine Catholic Elementary School.
PTBOToday.ca’s Jordan Mercier was driving around and saw the animal.
We’re still waiting on official word from authorities on if the moose was found later on.
Officials with the Ministry of Natural Resources say if you ever encounter an animal like a moose or elk, you should:
-back off and look for a tree, fence or building to hide behind. If the animal charges, run to the nearest obstruction (like a tree, fence or building).
-be extra cautious around female moose with calves, and around bulls during the fall mating season.
-watch for signs of animal activity such as tracks, claw marks and droppings.
-make noise as you travel through the woods. Talk, sing or whistle
