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Moose Emil causes traffic to come to a standstill: Where is he now?
Elk Emil has been causing a stir in Floridsdorf and the surrounding area for days. Where does he come from and why does he stay so long?
Moose Emil causes traffic to come to a standstill: Where is he now?
What a stir there was in the Weinviertel! The moose Emil has been causing amazement and astonishment in the region for days. Yesterday he was spotted in Korneuburg, where he drank water at the obstacle pond on the golf course. Since then, golfers have been amazed and already consider Emil the “shooting star among the elks”. After quenching his thirst, the impressive bull, which weighs around 600 kilograms and stands 2.3 meters high at the shoulder, moved on towards Langenzersdorf. heute.at reports from another reader who observed Emil at an intersection in Korneuburg, where he was leisurely strolling across the street.
But the excitement surrounding Emil didn't stop at golf. On Saturday evening, the moose was also spotted at Bisamberg train station, causing several trains to come to a standstill until it finally left the tracks. These strange scenes made Emil famous throughout the Weinviertel and beyond. In Korneuburg he even strolled past a police car without any incidents occurring. dfz21 highlights that Emil may have immigrated from the Czech Republic or Poland, which explains his wanderlust.
A rare sight
Moose are often found on the streets in Sweden, but in Austria they are a rarity. As the Nature Conservation Association emphasizes, Emil is a great example of the rare encounters with these naturally shy animals. Although there is a small moose population in South Bohemia, these majestic animals are often not seen because highways and other construction projects fragment their habitats. meinkreis.at reports that moose from southern Bohemia occasionally move to the Mühlviertel, which underlines the fragility of their population.
It is important to raise awareness that moose are not pets. Authorities strongly advise against approaching or petting the animals. Emil shows us how wonderful nature is - and at the same time how important it is to respect and protect it.
It remains to be seen where Emil's journey will take him next. Possible locations for the moose are Floridsdorf, the Danube Island or Bisamberg again. Maybe soon we'll go much further into the countryside, far away from the streets and crowds, where a moose can really feel at home.