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Residents encouraged to read up on urban wildlife safety after moose sightings in Muskoseepi Park

There are a couple of moose on the loose in Grande Prairie, and the city is encouraging residents to be mindful of some steps to take whenever wildlife pays you a visit on the trails.

According to the city, two moose have been spotted together in Muskoseepi Park and have since been reported to Alberta Fish and Wildlife.

Still, the city is reminding anyone walking their dogs in the area that it is required to keep your dog leashed for safety.

Additionally, the city points to the Province of Alberta’s “Human-Wildlife Conflict” section on its website for tips to keep yourself safe while enjoying the outdoors.

According to the province, Alberta towns and cities have continued developing into previously untouched wildlife habitats, making it easier than ever for wildlife like moose to wander into populated areas as they search for food.

The province maintains that moose are not normally aggressive; however, a stressed-out moose, bulls in the fall rut, or cows protecting their young could be easily provoked into an attack. Some signs of an agitated moose to watch out for include behaviours like snorting or lip-licking, neck and back hairs standing up, or the ears going back against the head.

If you are charged by a moose, officials suggest running away as fast as you can and trying to find a car, tree, or any other obstacle to hide behind. If you are knocked down, the province says you should not fight, and instead curl into a ball and protect your head.

Any moose sightings in the city should be reported to the nearest Fish and Wildlife office at 310-0000 or the Report a Poacher line at 1-(800)-642-3800 to report sightings outside business hours.

Ethan Montague
Ethan Montague
Reporter/Contributor for MyGrandePrairieNow.com and 104.7 2Day FM. Studied Broadcast News at SAIT. Team member since February 2023.
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