"Local authorities decided to take action this week when Emil appeared ready to jump a fence on to the A1 autobahn, posing serious danger to himself and motorists. Adult male moose, among the largest mammals in Europe, can reach a weight of 800kg (1,764lb). An accident wildlife experts confirm would have risked the lives of all involved, the regional councillor who took the decision to catch and relocate the moose, Michaela Langer-Weninger, said."
"Emil was released into the Czech national park Sumava, where there is an existing population of about 30 moose. Upon arrival, the young bull began licking moss. To ensure Emil's safety and to be able to track his future life in the wild, he is now wearing an ear tag with a GPS transmitter, Austrian regional authorities said in a statement."
Emil, an approximately three-year-old male moose, wandered through Austrian roads and railways during the summer, repeatedly appearing in populated areas and causing traffic disruptions. Authorities intervened when Emil neared a fence above the A1 autobahn, posing a serious danger to himself and motorists. Animal welfare officers used drones and thermal-imaging cameras to track him before tranquilising the moose. Eight firefighters gently lifted Emil into a straw-lined transport trailer; he awoke slightly dazed en route to the Bohemian Forest. Emil was released into the Czech Sumava national park and fitted with a GPS ear tag to monitor his future movements.
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