HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) – An elk in western North Carolina was freed after a toddler swing became tangled in its antlers.
The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office posted a photo to Facebook on Sunday, Nov. 30, of the elk, saying they were aware of the animal’s situation and that a state biologist would come up with a plan to free it.
An elk in western North Carolina was found with a toddler swing tangled in its antlers.(Haywood County Sheriff’s Office Facebook)
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The animal, they wrote, did not appear to be in immediate danger.
On Monday morning, the National Wildlife Resources Commission got to work.
The elk was freed by 11 a.m. Deputies wrote that he appeared to be “doing just fine” and was not harmed by the swing.
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission officers worked to free an elk spotted in Maggie Valley with a toddler swing tangled in its antlers.(Haywood County Sheriff’s Office)
“We are grateful for the quick response and teamwork from NC Wildlife, and we sincerely appreciate our community for reporting concerns and helping us protect these animals,” deputies wrote in a statement online. “The elk are a special part of Maggie Valley, and we care deeply about their well-being.”
The elk, which come from the Cataloochee Valley, are frequently seen in and around Maggie Valley. They are especially active during early morning and late evening.
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