‘Elliott’ the moose visiting the town of Maidstone. (Image Credit: Monique Gessner/Facebook)
By Alyssa Rudolph
MOOSE ADVENTURES
Jan 28, 2026 | 2:33 PM
Conservation officers report Maidstone’s community moose did not survive attempted relocation due to pre-existing poor health conditions.
Town residents spent the weekend documenting the moose named Elliott’s adventures; but worry quickly rose as the calf showed increasing signs of weakness. Local conservation officers were called for assistance in relocating the moose.
On Monday, officers attempted to perform chemical immobilization and relocation. However, due to its poor health conditions, the calf did not survive the process.
The Ministry of Community Safety explained, cow moose typically stay closely bonded with their calves for the entire first year of life. With this information, officers believe the calf was not separated from its mother, rather the mother was likely deceased.