Moose on the loose in the #CityofOrillia. The @ONresources are on their way. Please don't gather in groups to see it, respect #PhysicalDistancing. The moose is likely frightened and scared but hasn't been aggressive. The #OrilliaOPP knows #OrilliaCares about wildlife. ^mh pic.twitter.com/nexhkIZPpi— OPP Central Region (@OPP_CR) April 6, 2020
April 7 (UPI) -- Police in an Ontario city are warning residents to keep their distance from a moose that has been on the loose in the city for at least four days.
The Ontario Provincial Police in Orillia first warned of the moose in a Saturday tweet that reminded residents to "continue practicing social distancing and do not gather in groups to observe."
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Police shared video Monday showing a moose wandering through a residential neighborhood. A police spokesman said its believed to be the same moose spotted Saturday.
"Please give the moose some space so it can find a way back to the forest," police tweeted.
The spokesman said the moose has not been acting aggressively, but is likely confused and frightened.