Moose Advisory, Drive Highway 104 with Caution

Motorists are being asked to use added caution as they travel Highway 104, east of the Highway 102-Highway 104 interchange, in Colchester County today, Sep. 21, after a moose was reported near the highway.

Department of Natural Resources staff were called to the area earlier today after a bull moose was spotted south of Highway 104. Staff will monitor the area.

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.

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