In Upper Austria spotted: Moose "Emil" has left Lower Austria

The moose "Emil", who has been roaming through Austria for weeks, has arrived in Upper Austria as expected. On Friday morning, he arrived in Kronstorf (district of Linz-Land). The state of Upper Austria has announced that they will monitor "Emil" and are considering sedating him and taking him to the Czech border if necessary. As long as there is no danger, they want to let him explore the country, it was emphasized on Friday.

Moose "Emil" Visits Upper Austria

In Kronstorf, "Emil" was already accompanied by a police patrol, as the community announced on Facebook. A picture shows the moose standing by the roadside. The community therefore asked all road users to be cautious.

What will happen next with "Emil" is uncertain. The state of Upper Austria has announced that they are considering sedating "Emil" and taking him to the Czech border. This is because there is a moose population in the Šumava National Park. For this mission, a special task force of experts has already been set up. The NGO Animal Protection Austria criticized the plan and threatened legal action.

"Currently in the Ideal Scenario"

Since there is currently no danger for either the moose or the population, "Emil" is allowed to explore the state in peace for the time being, said State Councilor Michaela Langer-Weninger (ÖVP) on Friday. "The animal guest is warmly welcome with us," she emphasized.

The police and the hunting expert service have been informed. The latter, together with experts from the Research Institute of Wildlife Ecology at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, will clarify the situation on site and check everything is in order. "At the moment, we are in the ideal scenario: observing and letting Emil roam around calmly. Of course, we are keeping a close eye on his route - for his and the people's protection," said Langer-Weninger.

(APA/Red)

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