Moose Spotted in Bloomfield

A moose is on the loose in Bloomfield and police are urging drivers to be careful.

A moose has been spotted in the area of Park and Blue Hills avenues, according to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, which received several calls from several residents who reported seeing the moose cross their yards.

Moose near roadways pose a particular danger because they are more likely to collapse through a vehicle windshield when they are hit because of their height, according to DEEP.

They are also difficult to see when driving at night because of their dark color.

If you are involved in a collision with a moose or deer, report it to local or state officials. You can also report it to DEEP Environmental Conservation Police Officers at 860-424-3333.

Residents across the state are also urged to report moose sightings on the DEEP Web site.

Estimates put the moose population in Connecticut between 100 and 150 animals. Most are in the northeastern and northwestern wooded corners of Connecticut, but they have also been seen in most other parts of the state.