Moose was spotted in Melfort Rotary Park on Thursday morning. (Facebook/Ryan Nelson)

By Angie Rolheiser

Moose on the Loose

Pair of moose make their way around Melfort, safely herded out of the city

Sep 24, 2020 | 3:51 PM

A bull and cow moose sighting in Melfort has been confirmed by the Ministry of Environment.

A large number of reports of the two moose started coming in on Wednesday, according to Inspector Steve Dobko.

“Conservation Officers (CO’s) with the assistance of the RCMP were able to use their vehicles and safely herd both of the moose out of the city,” Dobko said.

Dobko said the pair returned to the city overnight and were again spotted by several Melfort residents on Thursday morning, and were again eventually herded safely out of the city.

“Officers are now monitoring their location and we are hopeful that they do not return,” Dobko said.

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Many Melfort residents took to social media on Thursday morning with pictures of moose being in the street, back alleys, in the Melfort and Unit Conprehensive Collegiate (MUCC) school yard, as well as Rotary Park.

(Submitted photo/Cam Fedorychka)

Moose spotted on Hornby Drive in Melfort. (Submitted photo/Jennifer Fedorychka)

Moose spotted in the MUCC school yard. (Submitted photo/Taryn Mcdonald)

At around 9 a.m., one moose was seen in the water at the Windsor Water Fowl Park located between the Maude Burke School and the Melfort Golf Course.

(Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW staff)

RCMP and CO’s were on scene and were able to herd the animal out of town from there.

(Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW staff)

Just before noon, a moose was spotted on the golf course and near the Maude Burke School.

“I think it is important that people understand that wild animals will be moving around this time of year and will occasionally enter towns and cities,” Dobko said.

The large and unpredictable animals should not be approached and authorities should be contacted.

“The more people that stop to look at the animals, it can cause traffic accidents simply by slowing down and looking or even stopping,” Dobko said. “Give them some space, contact authorities and we will do our best to get them out and keep everyone safe.”

There were no injuries reported in the animals or members of the public.

Dobko told northeastNOW that the public should also be aware that over the span of the last week of moose in residential areas. He said a motor-vehicle accident with a moose occurred this morning south of Saskatoon.

“My key message to motorists this time of year is to remember to slow down and watch for wildlife crossings and be vigilant around dusk and evening,” Dobkko said. “Animal movement increases in the dark.”

Any wildlife sightings should be reported to local conservation officers or on the TIP line at 1 (800) 667-7561.

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angie.rolhesier@jpbg.ca

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