Moose Sighting Reported In Busy Area Of Farmington

FARMINGTON, CT — A moose appears to be on the loose in Farmington.

State Department of Energy and Environmental Protection officials sent out a warning over the weekend to those traveling the roads of Farmington. A moose was spotted near Wyndwood Road and Route 4, according to the post.

"Moose venturing into areas with high population density, road networks, and traffic volumes, pose an increased potential for human fatalities from accidents as compared to deer-vehicle accidents," the post said.

Local authorities are aware of the sighting and are monitoring the situation with state officials, according to the warning.

Moose are potentially dangerous when involved in automobile collisions, DEEP officials said. They are very large, long-legged, and difficult to see under low light conditions (moose are most active at dusk and at night).

Each moose observed in the state is monitored, officials said. The DEEP Wildlife Division and Environmental Conservation Police Division evaluate the potential threat presented by moose at a specific location in coordination with local health and safety officials.

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