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It might have been a bit late for Canada Day celebrations, but a moose decided to take a dip in Wascana Lake Monday morning.
According to Twitter users, the large animal was spotted near the artificial lake’s Willow Island around 10 a.m. CST.
Apparently, it swam around in the water, with great ease, for the better part of an hour until opting for a lounge in the shallows.
The moose decided to stay in the cool water until after lunch.
According to a Ministry of Environment official, the moose was still in Wascana Lake, around 1 p.m. CST.
Moose are powerful swimmers, sometimes diving 5.5 metres or more for plants at the bottom of a lake. Swimming in the water is also a way for them to cool off in the summer, as moose suffer from the heat. They do, however, tolerate cold well.
Conservation officers and staff from the Wascana Centre Authority are keeping an eye on the situation and making sure that people stay a safe distance away.
Agencies/Canadajournal
