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DEEP Euthanizes Moose Roaming Around Bradley Airport: Reports
A moose was euthanized Friday as a safety precaution after it breached a fence at Bradley International Airport.
WINDSOR LOCKS, CT — A moose spotted at Bradley International Airport was euthanized for safety reasons, WTNH News-8 reported. State Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) officials said the moose had breached an outer perimeter fence Friday.
Due to concerns regarding the safety of the airport and vehicles on Route 20, EnCon Police and Wildlife Division chose to euthanize the moose, WTNH News-8 reported.
Tranquilization is a possibility when animals are in public places, but tranquilizing a large animal involves significant risk of the animal's injury or death and can take 30 minutes to work.
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No flights were affected, The Associated Press reported. DEEP and airport staff are trained to euthanize a moose if necessary, such as when the animals are roaming in high-traffic areas like airports and roads.
The DEEP estimates that about 100-150 moose live in the state.
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An airport official told The Associated Press that they are constantly monitoring wildlife in the area and have comprehensive strategies for the airport to handle any wildlife situation.
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