Moose Spotted in Cheshire on Sunday (Updated)

A moose was spotted wandering around Cheshire Sunday.

The reported sighting was off of Route 70 around noon, according to NBC Connecticut.

Police and other agencies monitored the area, but there was no more reported sightings.

There are just over 100 estimated moose in the state, according to the state Department of Energy and Environmental protection. Moose are capable of traveling through several towns in a matter of days. It is common for young moose to travel as far as 100 miles over a five-week period during the spring.

Moose sightings can be reported to DEEP electronically.

Read the full NBC Connecticut report here.

Image via screenshot from NBC Connecticut.

Update: 1 p.m.

The state DEEP is advising motorists in the Cheshire and Prospect area to use extra caution and be observant while driving due to the sighting of a moose in recent days near Interstate 84.

The following is from the DEEP:

The moose was last seen in Cheshire near Nathan Hale Court this past weekend and today was spotted on Straitsville Rd in Prospect. Moose near roadways pose a particular danger because once struck, they are more likely to collapse through a vehicle windshield due to their tall stance. They are also difficult to see when driving at night because of their dark color. All moose and deer vehicle collisions should be reported to local or state authorities, or DEEP Environmental Conservation Police Officers (860-424-3333). Additionally, residents throughout the state are encouraged to report moose sightings on the DEEP Web site at http://www.ct.gov/deep/wildlife.

Connecticut has a resident moose population estimated at 100 to 150 animals. They are found most often in the northeastern and northwestern wooded corners of Connecticut but have been seen in most other parts of the state.

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