A cow moose wanders around the Silver Star Elementary School neighbourhood Tuesday, Jan. 19. (Contributed)

Moose chases two people near North Okanagan school

Conservation and dog control attending to the situation

  • Jan. 19, 2021 12:00 a.m.

Enforcement has been called in after a moose was spotted and chased two people in East Hill Tuesday afternoon.

The moose, seen near Silver Star Elementary school, is one of at least two reported in the area. Another one has been spotted at Mutrie Dog Park.

Residents are urged not to go near the wild animal.

The BC Conservation Officer Service and Dog Control are in the area and dealing with the situation.

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