Moose Advisory, Highway 102

Motorists are being asked to use extra caution as they travel Highway 102 between Shubenacadie and Stewiacke today, Oct. 5, after several sightings of a moose were reported near the highway.

Department of Natural Resources staff were called to the area after a bull moose was spotted near the highway. Staff will monitor the area.

Moose can be unpredictable and may move quickly 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.