A child’s swing became tangled in an elk’s antlers in North Carolina. The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office posted a photo on Facebook showing the elk with the child’s swing on Sunday. The sheriff’s office contacted North Carolina Wildlife officials for assistance. They safely removed the child’s swing from the elk’s antlers on Monday. “We’re happy to report that the elk is doing just fine, and there is no harm to him. 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. The elk are a special part of Maggie Valley, and we care deeply about their well-being,” the sheriff’s office said. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereKeep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. —
A child’s swing became tangled in an elk’s antlers in North Carolina.
The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office posted a photo on Facebook showing the elk with the child’s swing on Sunday. The sheriff’s office contacted North Carolina Wildlife officials for assistance.
Haywood County Sheriff’s Office
They safely removed the child’s swing from the elk’s antlers on Monday.
“We’re happy to report that the elk is doing just fine, and there is no harm to him. 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. The elk are a special part of Maggie Valley, and we care deeply about their well-being,” the sheriff’s office said.
Haywood County Sheriff’s Office
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