Moose Spotted Near CT Highway: Drivers Should Watch Out, Officials Say

State environmental officials are warning drivers to be cautious after a moose was spotted near a busy Connecticut highway exit.

A moose was seen in Windsor Locks near I-91, officials said.
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Ben Crnic

10/18/2023 12:00 p.m.

The warning came as the result of a sighting on Tuesday, Oct. 17, when a moose was seen in Hartford County near Exit 40 on Interstate 91 southbound in Windsor Locks, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection announced.

According to DEEP officials, the large animals can "pose hazard potential" to drivers, especially during the early morning and evening hours when they are most active.

There are currently estimated to be just over 100 moose in the state, with many sightings occurring near the border with Massachusetts. The animals are known for roaming, as young moose have been known to travel as far as 100 miles over a five-week period, passing through a dozen towns in the process.

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