Moose Advisory, Highway 102

Motorists are being asked to use added caution as they travel Highway 102 between Stewiacke and Truro today, Oct. 2, after a moose has been reported near the highway.

Department of Natural Resources staff and RCMP were called to the area earlier today after the bull moose was spotted near traffic in the Truro-bound lanes of the highway.

The moose moved away from the highway and into a wooded area.

Department of Natural Resources workers will monitor the area for the rest of the day to help try to ensure the animal does not try to cross the highway but motorists are asked to be on the alert.

Moose can be unpredictable and may bolt in front of vehicles. A moose can weigh hundreds of kilograms and cause serious damage and injury during collisions with vehicles.

Motorists are encouraged to reduce speed when a moose is in the area but are asked not to stop on the roadside. Motorists should also be especially aware of the travel patterns of other nearby vehicles.

The mainland moose is listed as an endangered species under the Nova Scotia Endangered Species Act.