START DATE: 12-6-96 STOP DATE: 12-20-96
SUBJECT: UAF POLICE ISSUE MOOSE WATCH
LOCATION: UAF Campus Residential Areas
DETAILS: UAF police are advising pedestrians and motorists to
exercise extreme caution while traveling on campus. An increased
number of moose have been sighted near the university and on campus
grounds, particularly in residential areas.
Interactions with moose can be dangerous. The animals will charge
if threatened, so don't approach a moose when spotted, especially
if a mother and calf are seen.
State and university biologists agree that there is not much that
can be done to prevent moose from venturing on campus, but being
aware of the danger could prevent a potentially deadly situation.
Any moose sightings on campus should be reported immediately to
university police. Call 474-7721 to report moose sightings.
CONTACT: Officer Sean McGee, UAF Police Department,
474-7721.
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