KILLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – An unusual sight is attracting the eye of many in the popular Vermont ski town as a young moose has been hanging around a busy area in Killington.
A two-year-old bull moose dubbed “Mogul” by the community has taken up residence just off Route 4 for the past few weeks, drawing locals and tourists.
“I saw him two times last week because I drive by here a couple times a week, and any chance to see any of our beautiful wildlife in the natural is a special occasion,” said Buffy Bell of West Windsor.
“Anybody who knows me knows that moose are my absolute favorite animals. Come in my house, you’ll see I have moose decor all over the place, and this is just a dream,” said Deirdre Miller of Fair Haven.
Vermont Fish and Wildlife officials are also keeping a close eye on the ungulate.
“We’re concerned about the health of the moose and why he’s acting weird. And then we’re also concerned about the safety of the public,” said the department’s Nick Fortin. He said it’s uncommon to see a moose in this area, and it’s odd he’s this close to the major highway. “Sometimes when moose localize like this, especially when it’s around people and they don’t seem to have a normal fear of people. Sometimes it’s an early sign of disease.”
Experts urge people to observe from inside their cars from a distance and do not approach.
“I have personally seen some people being very stupid and approaching the moose off the road, which is just a terrible, terrible idea, and no one should ever do that,” Fortin said.
It’s advice this moose-lover is taking to heart. “There are worries because you have people that can block traffic, you have people that want to go out and disturb him, and just leave him alone, let him do what he is doing,” Miller said.
Wildlife officials will continue to monitor Mogul through the winter.
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