News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Sunday, September 10, 2017     Animal Call:  C17-202577 On September 9, 2017, at approximately 11:45 a.m. Winnipeg Police were called to assist Manitoba Conservation officers in the area of Pembina Highway and Bison Drive for a report of a young moose that had been seen in the area. It is believed to be the same animal that had been spotted in the previous day in the Wildwood Park neighbourhood.     When first observed on Friday, September 8, in the area the area of South Drive and Point Road at 6:00 p.m., the animal was deemed to present a potential risk to residents in the area. While only a calf, the moose was estimated to weigh in the range of 200 – 300 kg. Police and conservation officers eventually lost sight of the animal at approximately 8:00 p.m.     The moose was again observed on Saturday on the University of Manitoba campus near Bison Drive and Pembina Highway at approximately 11:40 a.m. Safety concerns were again a factor due to the proximity to Investors Group Field and the pending start of the Banjo Bowel where in excess of 33,000 fans were congregating.     Manitoba Conservation officers, with the assistance of numerous police units, were able to tranquilize the animal at approximately 1:55 p.m. The moose was not injured. The incident caused a small delay to the start of the football game.     The Winnipeg Police Service wishes to thank the public and fans for their patience during this incident.                                                                                                                                           For further information contact either:    Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer    Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer    Constable Tammy Skrabek, Public Information Officer    Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs        Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe.        Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.