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Austria Captures Wandering Moose ‘Emil,’ Releases Him at Czech Border With GPS Tag

Officials intervened when he approached the A1 motorway during rush hour, with a 30-day tracking plan now in place.

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A confused elk nicknamed Emil has roamed across Central Europe this summer
Many people have followed Emil the elk's every step, with sightings reported on social media

Overview

  • Emil was sedated on Monday, fitted with a GPS transmitter, and released near the Šumava National Park on the Bohemian Forest border.
  • Authorities cited acute road-safety risks after the moose was seen poised to jump a fence toward the A1 autobahn during peak traffic.
  • Animal welfare officers used drones and thermal imaging to locate Emil, and firefighters lifted him into a straw-lined trailer for transport.
  • The release site hosts an existing population of roughly 30 moose, and officials say the tracking will document his movements for one month.
  • Tierschutz Austria criticized the operation’s transparency and called for wildlife corridors and uniform hunting rules, launching a petition on Tuesday.