WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — A moose was euthanized by environment officials after it was found on the property of Bradley International Airport on Friday.
DEEP officials said that they received a report of a moose spotted near the airport. DEEP Environmental Conservation (EnCon) Police and Wildlife Division staff then went to the scene.
The moose was on the property in the vicinity of the airport and had breached an outer perimeter fence. Out of an abundance of caution, to protect the airport environment as well as vehicles on Route 20, EnCon Police and Wildlife Division made the decision to euthanize the moose.
DEEP officials said that when moose are roaming in high-traffic areas such as airports and public roadways it can be a public safety concern and both DEEP and airport staff are authorized to euthanize a moose if deemed necessary.
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