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CBS News
08-08-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Moose that forced closure of New York hiking trail is put down after showing signs of deteriorating health
A bull moose whose lingering presence around an Adirondack mountain hiking trail this summer forced its closure was euthanized after showing signs of severely deteriorating health, New York environmental officials said Thursday. The Goodman Mountain trail in the Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest had been temporarily closed since June 6 after the moose began exhibiting "unusual behaviors" and staying on or around the trail near the summit. The moose, about 6 feet tall at the shoulder, was first spotted by the trail in May and efforts coax it away were unsuccessful. Wildlife biologists and a state veterinarian who visited the trail near Tupper Lake, New York, on Wednesday saw that the moose was severely emaciated and showed other signs of advanced disease. They determined euthanasia to be the most humane course of action, given the animal's condition and low likelihood of survival, according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation. "While we never take such actions lightly, humane euthanasia is sometimes the most responsible course of action. In addition, information gathered from this animal will help DEC better understand and manage moose in New York," Jacqueline Lendrum, director of the agency's Division of Fish and Wildlife, said in a statement. Researchers have estimated that the moose was about 4 years old. Dr. Jennifer Bloodgood of the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine said a necropsy will be performed to help authorities understand the cause of the moose's decline and to provide more information on threats to the large mammals in New York state. Officials said forest rangers will continue patrolling the area and the hiking trail will emporarily tremain closed while experts "complete a study of the area to fully evaluate evidence of the foraging behavior and habitat range of this animal." The state's moose population was wiped out in the 1800s but has gradually grown from animals that wandered in from other northern states and Canada starting around 1980. There might be roughly 700 moose in the Adirondack region. The DEC said staff regularly respond to situations related to moose. "Most situations do not need intervention; however, when wandering animals like moose or bear show up in unusual places, DEC's goal is for the animal to return to wild areas on their own, as unnecessary intervention and handling of the animal can lead to stress and death," the agency said.
New York Times
07-08-2025
- Health
- New York Times
Moose Whose Lingering Closed Mountain Trail for 2 Months Is Euthanized
A sickly bull moose whose lingering presence prompted the closing of a popular Adirondack Mountain trail for two months was euthanized on Wednesday after New York conservation officials confirmed a sharp decline in the animal's health. The decision to humanely end the moose's life came after wildlife biologists with the Department of Environmental Conservation and the state wildlife veterinarian visited the area near the Goodman Mountain summit where the moose had been a fixture since May. During the visit, the environmental conservation team observed 'advanced signs of disease, including severe emaciation,' the department said in a news release on Thursday. Jacqueline Lendrum, the director of the agency's fish and wildlife division, said in a statement that the moose's 'deteriorating condition' had given it 'a low likelihood of survival.' The agency's priority 'is always the well-being of wildlife and public safety,' she said. 'Humane euthanasia is sometimes the most responsible course of action.' The moose was first spotted in May near the summit of Goodman Mountain, in Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest west of Lake Placid, by hikers who reported that it was letting them come close. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
07-08-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Ailing bull moose on Adirondack mountain hiking trail in New York put down
A bull moose whose lingering presence around an Adirondack mountain hiking trail this summer forced its closure was euthanized after showing signs of severely deteriorating health, environmental officials said Thursday. The Goodman Mountain trail in the Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest had been temporarily closed since June 6 after the oddly behaving moose began staying on or around the trail near the summit. The moose, about 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall at the shoulder, was first spotted by the trail in May and efforts coax it away were unsuccessful. Wildlife biologists and a state veterinarian who visited the trail near Tupper Lake, New York, on Wednesday saw that the moose was severely emaciated and showed other signs of advanced disease. They determined euthanasia to be the most humane course of action, given the animal's condition and low likelihood of survival, according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation. "While we never take such actions lightly, humane euthanasia is sometimes the most responsible course of action. In addition, information gathered from this animal will help DEC better understand and manage moose in New York,' Jacqueline Lendrum, director of the agency's Division of Fish and Wildlife, said in a prepared statement. Researchers have estimated that the moose was about 4 years old. Dr. Jennifer Bloodgood of the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine said a necropsy will be performed to help authorities understand the cause of the moose's decline and to provide more information on threats to the large mammals in New York state. The state's moose population was wiped out in the 1800s but has gradually grown from animals that wandered in from other northern states and Canada starting around 1980. There might be roughly 700 moose in the Adirondack region. Solve the daily Crossword
The Independent
07-08-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Ailing bull moose on Adirondack mountain hiking trail in New York put down
A bull moose whose lingering presence around an Adirondack mountain hiking trail this summer forced its closure was euthanized after showing signs of severely deteriorating health, environmental officials said Thursday. The Goodman Mountain trail in the Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest had been temporarily closed since June 6 after the oddly behaving moose began staying on or around the trail near the summit. The moose, about 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall at the shoulder, was first spotted by the trail in May and efforts coax it away were unsuccessful. Wildlife biologists and a state veterinarian who visited the trail near Tupper Lake, New York, on Wednesday saw that the moose was severely emaciated and showed other signs of advanced disease. They determined euthanasia to be the most humane course of action, given the animal's condition and low likelihood of survival, according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation. "While we never take such actions lightly, humane euthanasia is sometimes the most responsible course of action. In addition, information gathered from this animal will help DEC better understand and manage moose in New York,' Jacqueline Lendrum, director of the agency's Division of Fish and Wildlife, said in a prepared statement. Researchers have estimated that the moose was about 4 years old. Dr. Jennifer Bloodgood of the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine said a necropsy will be performed to help authorities understand the cause of the moose's decline and to provide more information on threats to the large mammals in New York state. The state's moose population was wiped out in the 1800s but has gradually grown from animals that wandered in from other northern states and Canada starting around 1980. There might be roughly 700 moose in the Adirondack region.
Washington Post
07-08-2025
- Health
- Washington Post
Ailing bull moose on Adirondack mountain hiking trail in New York put down
A bull moose whose lingering presence around an Adirondack mountain hiking trail this summer forced its closure was euthanized after showing signs of severely deteriorating health, environmental officials said Thursday. The Goodman Mountain trail in the Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest had been temporarily closed since June 6 after the oddly behaving moose began staying on or around the trail near the summit. The moose, about 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall at the shoulder, was first spotted by the trail in May and efforts coax it away were unsuccessful. Wildlife biologists and a state veterinarian who visited the trail near Tupper Lake, New York, on Wednesday saw that the moose was severely emaciated and showed other signs of advanced disease. They determined euthanasia to be the most humane course of action, given the animal's condition and low likelihood of survival, according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation. 'While we never take such actions lightly, humane euthanasia is sometimes the most responsible course of action. In addition, information gathered from this animal will help DEC better understand and manage moose in New York,' Jacqueline Lendrum, director of the agency's Division of Fish and Wildlife, said in a prepared statement. Researchers have estimated that the moose was about 4 years old. Dr. Jennifer Bloodgood of the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine said a necropsy will be performed to help authorities understand the cause of the moose's decline and to provide more information on threats to the large mammals in New York state. The state's moose population was wiped out in the 1800s but has gradually grown from animals that wandered in from other northern states and Canada starting around 1980. There might be roughly 700 moose in the Adirondack region.
